At least five people are feared dead after a tsunami hit the Indonesian cities of Palu and Donggala. A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit Sulawesi and then caused the tsunami that swept houses away and families are missing. Officials are reporting that five people have died. Shocking video footage appears to show the moment an enormous wave crashed into the city of Palu. People are seen fleeing in

terror. The as yet unconfirmed images, which circulated widely on social media, have been described as “terrifying” and “catastrophic”. One wrote: “Easily one of the most terrifying videos I’ve ever seen. Pray for these people. Help these people. Just heartbreaking.” There have not been confirmed reports of casualties as yet while search and rescue efforts are struggling due to darkness in the area. READ MORE


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