Partisan duo killed in crash

PADANG, West Sumatra: Two men died and another was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Jl. Simpang Haru after leaving a campaign rally held by Indonesian United Islam Party (PSII) on Monday.

Dasman, 30, and his friend Muhardi, 25, were killed instantly after an oncoming speeding truck slammed into their motorbike. Their friend, Ismet, 40, who was riding another motorcycle, escaped the truck's impact.

The bodies of Dasman and Muhardi were buried on Tuesday.

Witnesses said Ismet fell after his motorbike collided with the bike his friends were on. Muhardi lost control of his motorbike and despite efforts to swerve, crashed into the back of the truck.

Local police chief Lt. Co. Suhardi Sigit said they were investigating the case. (28)