Aftershocks hamper rescue efforts in Indonesia

A series of aftershocks in Indonesia’s remote Papua province today hampered rescue efforts, the day after a major earthquake killed at least 13 people and injured 65.

Aftershocks hamper rescue efforts in Indonesia

A series of aftershocks in Indonesia’s remote Papua province today hampered rescue efforts, the day after a major earthquake killed at least 13 people and injured 65.

“We fear more people may be dying trapped under debris,” said Deputy Police Chief Maj. Wempi Batlairi. “But we can’t go look for them yet. The ground keeps shaking.”

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