AT least three people have been killed and 20 are missing after Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupted.
Search crews are racing to find a group of missing hikers after the volcano spewed ash as high as 10km into the sky this morning.
Smoke after the eruption of Mount Dukono in North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia Credit: Reuters
Search and rescue crews have been deployed to find missing hikers Credit: EPA
Police have confirmed two foreigners and a local resident have died, and at least five people have been injured.
At least 20 hikers – including nine tourists – are missing.
North Halmahera police chief Erlichson Pasaribu said they entered Mount Dukono despite a climbing ban.
Iwan Ramdani, the head of the local rescue agency, said dozens of personnel, including police, have been deployed to search for the 20 hikers trapped by the eruption.
Nine of the hikers are Singaporean and the rest are Indonesians, Iwan said.
Authorities warned residents to refrain from any activities within 4km of the crater.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!
