Singaporeans hurt by trees

Singaporeans hurt by trees

MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Five Singaporeans were hurt
Friday when several trees fell on them near the Singanggila Bayan
waterfall in West Lombok, Antara reported. Two of them had to be
treated at Mataram General Hospital, the news agency said.

They were identified as Teh Lay Wah, 31, who sustained head
and wrist injuries and Koay Phail Hooi, 27, who suffered a head
injury.

The other three tourists were discharged after being treated
at the hospital. Their identities were Koh Tong Pok, 25, Ng Meng
Ngan, 27 and Tang Sin Yang Samuel, 27.

Dr. Mendera, who treated them, said the incident happened
while the tourists were taking pictures near the waterfall.

Several trees above them suddenly fell, believed to have been
caused by a landslide, he said. Their guide tried to warn the
tourists, but his voice was lost in the roar of the waterfall.
(emb)