7.5 Magnitude Earthquake And Tsunami Rock Indonesia; At Least 380 Dead

On Friday, a massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked the Indonesian city of Palu in Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The earthquake was followed by a tsunami with an estimated wave height of 10 feet, reports the BBC.

The earthquake and subsequent tsunami resulted in 384 fatalities, and hundreds of injuries. Due to the nature of this event, the death toll is likely to rise.

A video of the tsunami was captured and shared on social media:

While many of the injured are being treated at local hospitals, according to CNN, at least one hospital has been structurally compromised, resulting in some of the injured being cared for in the street.

It’s also believed that there are individuals trapped under debris.

Already, a story of bravery has emerged from the tragedy. 21-year-old air traffic controller Anthonius Gunawan Agung was killed after staying behind to guide an airplane out of Palu airport during the crisis.

By the time the airplane was out of danger, it was too late for Gunawan Agung. The Evening Standard reports that “the crumbling tower was collapsing around him, and he was forced to jump from a fourth floor window.” He was taken to the hospital, where he passed away.

According to CNN, there’s concern that some of the more rural areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami may not receive help in time, as Palu airport has been shut down, and the closest usable airport is at least a 10 hour drive from the city.

Shocking photographs from the scene continue to come in:

This is a breaking story. The Daily Wire will continue to update the piece as more details emerge.

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