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:
VIDEO: Tsunami hits Indonesian city of Palu after a major earthquake, as seen in footage circulating online https://t.co/EMVFIaiiz3 via @ChannelNewsAsia #TSUNAMI #Indonesia #earthquake #Sulawesi pic.twitter.com/ouZyhuEIWP
— Phil Buck (@Phil_Buck) September 28, 2018
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.
Telah wafat saat menjalankan tugasnya sebagai personel layanan navigasi penerbangan, Saudara Anthonius Gunawan Agung, Air Traffic Controller (ATC) AirNav Indonesia Cabang Palu pada Sabtu (29/09).#RIPAgung #DoaUntukSulteng#PrayforDonggala #PrayforPalu pic.twitter.com/6Wpobp3R7m
— AirNav Indonesia (@AirNav_Official) September 29, 2018
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:
BREAKING: Death toll from earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia has risen to at least 384, disaster officials say. pic.twitter.com/Ri6WSBHdkt
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 29, 2018
#UPDATE M7.5 #earthquake in Indonesia's #Sulawesi island causes up to 2 meters Tsunami, but waters have receded; no reports of deaths yet, Reuters reports, citing officials https://t.co/r6t0c8vAAx pic.twitter.com/O9iL3iO045
— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) September 28, 2018
Latest on Indonesia earthquake, tsunami:
– at least 384 killed in Palu
– fate of “tens of hundreds” taking part in Palu beach festival unknown
– tsunami-hit Donggala, Mamuju not yet reached by aid due to damaged roads, disrupted telecommunicationshttps://t.co/hqb6t6tba2 pic.twitter.com/qMhw51xzcA— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) September 29, 2018
Nearly 400 people died and scores of people were injured in #Palu city in Sulawesi Island of #Indonesia that hit by a major earthquake and tsunami yesterday. There are difficulties in reaching #Donggala city, so there is no reliable information for the casualities. pic.twitter.com/i2yO71qnjE
— Humanitarian Relief (@IHHen) September 29, 2018
This is a breaking story. The Daily Wire will continue to update the piece as more details emerge.
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