Relatives of the deceased in the road accident in Northern Province are demanding K50 million compensation from the Higaturu Oil Palm.
Popondetta General Hospital CEO Dr Gunzee Gawin told Loop PNG that the driver and crew of the oil palm fruit truck ran away after the accident and are still at large.
Dr Gawin says the police are still looking for them and will be arrested soon.
He said Ijivitari MP David Aore and Sohe MP Delilah Gore are negotiating with Higaturu and the people on a prudent solution on the issue.
Meanwhile, all shops, banks and service stations in Popondetta are still closed as relatives and friends are demanding answers to the cause of the road accident yesterday.
The accident which involved a PMV truck and an oil fruit truck claimed 13 lives while the other passengers are under treatment at the Popondetta General Hospital.
The relatives also blocked the road in front of the Oro provincial government office while some of the relatives are in the council hall mourning for their loved ones.
