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Home / News / World News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Landslide in Indonesia six killed, 14 missing

IN PHOTOS: Landslide in Indonesia six killed, 14 missing

Updated On: 19 May, 2025 05:34 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A flood and landslide near a gold mine in remote eastern Indonesia killed at least six people and rescuers were searching for more than a dozen missing, officials said on Monday. Pics/AFP

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A flood and landslide near a gold mine in remote eastern Indonesia killed at least six people and rescuers were searching for more than a dozen missing, officials said on Monday. Pics/AFP

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A flood and landslide near a gold mine in remote eastern Indonesia killed at least six people and rescuers were searching for more than a dozen missing, officials said on Monday. Pics/AFP
<p>Abdul Muhari, spokesman for the national disaster mitigation agency, or BNPB, said the floodwaters hit a camp used by miners</p>

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Abdul Muhari, spokesman for the national disaster mitigation agency, or BNPB, said the floodwaters hit a camp used by miners

<p>"The floodwaters from upstream hit a temporary housing area of traditional gold miners at around 9:00 pm (1200 GMT), sweeping away their tents and equipment," Muhari said in a statement</p>

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"The floodwaters from upstream hit a temporary housing area of traditional gold miners at around 9:00 pm (1200 GMT), sweeping away their tents and equipment," Muhari said in a statement

<p>He said four people were injured and had received initial treatment from locals but no other major damage had been reported</p>

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He said four people were injured and had received initial treatment from locals but no other major damage had been reported

<p>"To date, no significant physical or material losses have been found. In addition, no residents were displaced due to this incident," Muhari said</p>

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"To date, no significant physical or material losses have been found. In addition, no residents were displaced due to this incident," Muhari said

<p>Unlicensed mines are common across the mineral-rich Southeast Asian archipelago, where abandoned sites attract locals who hunt for leftover gold ore without proper safety equipment</p>

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Unlicensed mines are common across the mineral-rich Southeast Asian archipelago, where abandoned sites attract locals who hunt for leftover gold ore without proper safety equipment

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