Malaysians die in accident

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two Malaysian tourists and their Indonesian driver were immediately killed after a truck loaded with sand hit their car near Situnggaling-Merek village, Tanah Karo, the Antara news agency reported.

Gumesijran, 32, and his wife Sentimeh, 30, and their driver were heading for the Sipiso-piso waterfalls from Berastagi when the accident occurred on Friday.

A third Malaysian, Gumesijramasih, survived the ordeal.

Their bodies were brought to Medan's Pirngadi Hospital along with another passenger, while Gumesijramasih is being treated at the Kabanjahe Hospital.

The truck driver is reported to be in a serious condition.(pwn)