World · Singapore Bureau
Death toll from eastern Indonesia earthquake climbs past 100
The casualty count from a major earthquake in eastern Indonesia has risen to more than 100 as additional injured victims succumb to their injuries. Authorities report over 1,600 people remain injured from the disaster.
LSN Singapore ·
The death toll from a devastating earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia has surpassed 100 as medical facilities continue treating a significant number of injured survivors, with some succumbing to their wounds in recent days.
More than 1,600 people sustained injuries in the tremor, straining regional health services as hospitals work to manage the influx of patients requiring emergency care and treatment for serious injuries.
Emergency response teams have been mobilised across the affected region in eastern Indonesia to assist with rescue and recovery operations. The scale of casualties underscores the serious impact of the seismic event on local communities and critical infrastructure.
Seismic activity remains a significant hazard across the Indonesian archipelago, which sits along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Authorities are continuing assessment efforts to determine the full extent of damage and coordinate ongoing humanitarian assistance to affected areas.