Seven killed in car accident

CIANJUR, West Java: At least seven people were killed and six others injured, including a two-year-old infant, in a single car accident in Cikalong Kulon subdistrict, Cianjur regency, West Java on Sunday.

The seven fatalities were identified as Aep Seafudin, 63, Uka bin Atang, 52, Bubun bin Mamad, 38, Cucu, 40, Umi, 40, Omad, 29, and Ade.

The two-year old baby, Ari Solihin, is the son of Cucu and is currently undergoing medical treatment at a hospital in Cianjur, along with five other survivors who suffered serious injuries.

All of the victims were passengers of a pick-up van that was driving them from Jonggol in Bogor to Cikalong.

Witnesses said that the van was speeding before it hit a coconut tree on the side of the road.

It was not clear why the van veered off the road. However, Cianjur Police traffic unit chief Adj. Comr. Satrya explained that the accident was purely due to human error. -- Antara