The Jakarta Post, 12/31/2005 10:08:47 AM
Death from Palu blast rising
PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): The casualty from Saturday morning's blast outside a
shop selling pork rose to seven deaths and 47 injured, according to police.
The latest to die was one of the patients who were rushed to the hospital following the
blast in Mahesa in southern Palu at just after 7 a.m.
Two of the fatal casualties have been identified as the couple who ran the kiosk: Yopi
and Memei , both in their 40s. Another casualty was identified as Yackolina Timang.
Witnesses said the bomb exploded inside the kiosk which was crowded with
Christians shopping for the New Year's dinner.
"If the blast had occurred one hour later, there would have been more casualties
because that would have been the peak of the shopping time," Effendi, one of the
shoppers said. He was queuing outside the kiosk when the bomb exploded.
The kiosk is located in front of a house that is used as the place to slaughter pigs.
Opposite the kiosk is the Bethel Church.
Police have cordoned off the area while conducting their investigation.
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