Indonesia tsunami death toll rises to 1,203 amid fears number killed after earthquake could be even higher - News Summed Up

Indonesia tsunami death toll rises to 1,203 amid fears number killed after earthquake could be even higher


Many bodies were found along the shoreline of the city of Palu on Saturday after victims were swept away by giant waves as they played on the beach. (Image: AFP)(Image: AFP)Strong aftershocks continued to rock the coastal city after deadly waves swept through the scenic tourist town. Figures collected by the National Police Headquarters put the number killed at 1,203 people. The death toll is expected to climb even higher. As aftershocks continued to shake the region, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said the toll could rise into the thousands.


Source: Daily Mirror September 30, 2018 06:59 UTC



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