Tsunami rumours sparks panic in Indonesian town

RUMOURS of another killer wave sparked mass panic yesterday in the town hardest hit by the Indonesian tsunami, while the death toll rose to 531, with more than 270 missing.

Tsunami rumours sparks panic in Indonesian town
Thu, 20 Jul, 2006 - 01:00

More than 1,000 residents of the beach resort of Pangandaran ran, bicycled or drove inland amid shouts of ‘The water is coming.’

“People suddenly started running so I joined them,” said Marino, 42.

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