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18:52, 01-Jan-2019
Deadly landslide in Indonesia kills at least 15
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18:33, 04-Jan-2019
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Rescuers are searching for survivors after a landslide triggered by heavy rain left at least 15 people dead and dozens missing in western Indonesia, an official said Tuesday.
The landslide occurred shortly before sunset on Monday in West Java province. Search and rescue teams said they have found 15 bodies and are scouring the area for at least 25 missing.
Search and rescue teams gather for a briefing during a search operation for the landslide victims in Sukabumi, West Java Province, Indonesia, January 1, 2019. /VCG photo
Search and rescue teams gather for a briefing during a search operation for the landslide victims in Sukabumi, West Java Province, Indonesia, January 1, 2019. /VCG photo
Pouring rain, power cuts and rough roads are preventing heavy machinery from accessing the area, disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said. The search operation has halted for the day but will resume Wednesday morning.
Source(s): AFP