Eleven bodies recovered after volcanic eruption in Indonesia

Mount Marapi spews volcanic materials during its eruption in Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia (Ardhy Fernando/AP)

The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered on Monday after the Mount Marapi volcano in Indonesia erupted, officials said.

Mount Marapi in Agam district in West Sumatra province spewed thick columns of ash as high as 3,000 metres (9,800 feet) into the sky in a sudden eruption on Sunday and hot ash clouds spread several miles.