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'Dozens killed' as huge quake hits Indonesia

A powerful earthquake flattened hundreds of buildings in western Indonesia today, killing as many as 70 people and leaving hospitals grappling with scores of injured.

'Dozens killed' as huge quake hits Indonesia

Tue, 06 Mar, 2007 - 09:20

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A powerful earthquake flattened hundreds of buildings in western Indonesia today, killing as many as 70 people and leaving hospitals grappling with scores of injured.

Exact casualty figures were not available, but one news report estimated that as many as 70 people may have been killed.

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