Newlyweds killed in traffic accident

Thu, 11 Nov 1999, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

SURAKARTA, Central Java: A newlywed couple died as their
motorbike collided head-on with a truck on the main road on
Tuesday afternoon.

The two fatalities were identified as Sugiyanto, 28, and Ninik
Sulastri, 24. Both were residents of the Sidodadi subdistrict.

Surakarta Police Traffic chief Maj. Rahardjo said the truck
hit the couple after failing to return to the left lane as soon
as it overtook a car.

Police detained the truck driver, identified as Soeharto, 40,
for questioning. (har/edt)

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