Three men die of gas poisoning

JAKARTA (JP): Three men were killed by poisonous gas emitted from a well in a house in Tangerang on Monday, police said yesterday.

They died one by one as each climbed into the well in an attempt to rescue the other, Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said.

They were identified as Sayuti, 30, the owner of the well, Sujun bin Salim, 18, and Suhada bin Jasun, 20, all residents of Dangdeur in Tangerang.

A fourth person descended into the well by rope but sensed the danger and asked to be pulled back up.

The tragic accident occurred while the men were cleaning the well.

Aritonang said police were investigating for possible foul play but noted that there were no major industries in the vicinity that could have released the poisonous gas. (04)