Search For Survivors Called Off In Indonesia
Posted October 5, 2009 7:30 am.
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The search for survivors has been called off in Indonesia.
Instead, rescue workers will focus on bringing aid to those affected by the earthquake.
Their efforts will focus in the western part of the country, where much of the damage occurred. Official estimates of the death toll range from 600, according the Indonesian government; while the UN says over 1100 people have perished.
Most of the dead are from the town of Padang.
Wednesday’s 7.6 magnitude quake originated off the coast of Sumatra Island and destroyed more than 500 buildings. Another quake hit on Thursday morning.
Several schools and hospitals were also destroyed or damaged.
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