Two die in bus collision

Two die in bus collision

CIREBON, West Java: Two motorcycle riders were killed Saturday night in a collision with an intercity bus here.

Police said the two were attempting to overtake a bus when they collided head-on with Satya Negara coming the other way.

"The motorcycle was smashed backwards and it caught fire, setting the bus on fire as well," Antara quoted the police as saying.

The two riders were identified as Imin, 19, and Dudung Setiawan, 19, both residents of Dawuan village near the city. Their bodies were taken to Gunung Jati General Hospital. (rms)