Mr John Erikub and his wife, Laura, were driving to their home in Majuro yesterday afternoon, after shopping in Uliga. Mr and Mrs Erikub were in the front of their Toyota pick$-$up$.$ Their three children were travelling in the back $-$ Paul, aged nine; Rachel, aged seven; and Miriam, aged three.

Driving past the cemetery, they met a truck travelling in the opposite direction. This was a semi$-$trailer belonging to Pacific Earthmoving Inc, carrying a $12-$ton bulldozer. The truck was driven by Mr Lewis Kili, who comes from Jaluit Atoll. The pick$-$up ran out of control and collided head$-$on with the semi$-$trailer.

Police and ambulance were sent for. Mr and Mrs Erikub and their two elder children died instantly. Miriam was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died later. The pick$-$up was a write$-$off. The semi$-$trailer suffered only minor damage. Mr Kili was also taken to hospital and treated for shock, but was later allowed home.

Police have interviewed Mr Kili. They say they are unlikely to charge him with any offence. give me the lead