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Hundreds dead in Palu quake and tsunami

Hundreds dead in Palu quake and tsunami
Homes, hotels, and shopping centres have collapsed in the "extensive" damage, officials said[Photo:BBC News]

More than 380 people have been confirmed dead after a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit an Indonesian city yesterday.

Waves up to 3m high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island.

Video on social media shows people screaming and fleeing in panic and a mosque among the buildings damaged.

Strong aftershocks rocked the city this morning with thousands of homes having collapsed, along with hospitals, hotels and a shopping centre.

Indonesia's disaster agency said at least 384 people had been killed, but the number is expected to rise. At least 540 have been injured, and 29 are listed as missing.

[Source:BBC News]

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