JAKARTA, Aug 15 (NNN-ANTARA) – Five people were killed and four others were injured yesterday, after a truck carrying wheat, lost its brake, on the way from Sukabumi regency to Cianjur regency in West Java.

The truck first hit two cars parked on the roadside, and then three motorbikes from the opposite direction and some pedestrians, before crashing into a house fence and overturning, Cianjur Police Chief, Doni Hermawan, said.

Those who died were motorcyclists and pedestrians, Hermawan added.

All the dead and injured have been taken to the nearest medical centres.

The accident caused traffic jams in both directions, making it difficult for the medical staff to evacuate the victims.

Source: NAM NEWS NETWORK