Two die on New Year's eve

Two die on New Year's eve

SURABAYA, East Java: Two people died in traffic accidents during the New Year's Eve festivities on Sunday, Antara reported.

One of the victims was a pedestrian who were hit by a car in the North Surabaya precinct, while the other fatal accident occurred in South Surabaya.

Police have yet to identify the two bodies.

Deputy police chief Lt. Col. NG Bawa Taman Bali said Surabaya had a "zero crime" New Year celebration.

Though there was plenty of rowdiness, no criminal acts were reported because police had deployed enough officers to various areas, he said. (swe)