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Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 51 Amid Widespread Evacuations

Reuters1h
THE BRIEF
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A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, resulting in 51 confirmed deaths and causing significant infrastructure damage across the affected regions.

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Rescue operations are currently underway as thousands of residents evacuate their homes following the initial tremor and over 230 subsequent aftershocks within 24 hours.

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The disaster has severely disrupted transportation networks, with authorities working to clear blocked roads to reach isolated communities in need of emergency aid.