JAKARTA, 13 October 2007 - Holiday traffic has killed 112 people and wounded another 144 others during accidents throughout the country since October 6, according to police. Most deadly road accidents took place in the provinces of Central Java, East Java and North Sumatra. Chief of the Indonesian police Public Information Service, Bambang Kuncoko, said. "Although the death toll has exceeded 100, in general traffic is relatively safe for holidaymakers for Muslims' Idul Fitri," said the spokesman on Friday.

The celebration of Idul Fitri officially started today, but a big group of Muslims have already started it yesterday. Information from the Traffic Directorate of the Indonesian Police showed a total of 276 light injuries in road accidents as well. Kuncoko said the fatal road accidents were mostly the result of motorists' reckless driving and negligence and the poor condition of vehicles, especially for long distance travel.

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