Newlyweds killed in traffic accident

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)