Two die in collision

Two die in collision

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Two people died and two others were seriously injured when a jeep collided with a truck on Sunday in Natar, South Lampung, Antara reported yesterday.

Those who died were Desintia Everlyn, a 13-month old baby, and her mother Lovina Aidaningsih, both passengers of the Vitara Jeep. The infant died instantly while her mother died after she was brought to the Abdul Muluk Hospital here.

Those who were injured were Yana and Yani, 14 years old.

The news agency reported that the jeep was part of a convoy of vehicles passing a coconut plantation. The jeep tried to overtake the cars in front of it, but hit the truck head-on.

A similar accident took place on Friday at the Kemuning village, North Lampung, some 150 km north of the capital city of Bandar Lampung.

Two speeding passenger buses collided, killing five and injuring five others. (swe)