Thousands feared trapped in Indonesian quake

A POWERFUL earthquake rocked western Indonesia yesterday, trapping thousands under collapsed buildings – including two hospitals – and triggering landslides.

At least 75 people were killed on Sumatra island and the death toll was expected to climb sharply.

The magnitude 7.6 quake struck at 5.15pm. local time (10.15GMT), just off the coast of Padang city, the US Geological Survey said.