Father dead

National

A FATHER of five was killed by a semi-trailer along the North Coast Road in Madang on Tuesday, according to police.
Madang police commander Supt Mazuc Rubiang confirmed that John Lom, married with five kids, was standing beside the road near the Malolo Lodge when he was hit by a semi-trailer belonging to the R&Sons Construction.
It was travelling from Madang towards Bogia at around 7pm.
Supt Rubiang said the man died on the spot and tension was high at the accident location.