Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- A family of three were killed and 13 others injured in landslide-blocked highway in Tapanuli, North Sumatra, the National Disaster Management Agency reported on Sunday.
Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said the cliff on the side of the road suddenly fell, hitting multiple vehicles in the middle of a traffic jam on the Tarutung-Sibolga national road on Saturday at 5 p.m. local time.
"Those who died were a husband, wife and a toddler in a car," Muhari said.
Seven people were slightly injured and six others were seriously injured. All were taken to nearby medical facilities.
The landslide also damaged a house, five minibuses, a logistics truck and a few motorcycles.
Since early this morning, the road has been usable as ...