An earthquake on the main Indonesian island of Java has killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds

22 November 2022 02:11 am Views - 110

• Rescuers were working into the night to try and save others thought to still be trapped under collapsed buildings

An earthquake on the main Indonesian island of Java has killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds, regional governor Ridwan Kamil has said.   

The area where the quake struck is densely populated and prone to landslides, with poorly built houses reduced to rubble in many areas.   

Earlier, Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said at least 62 people had died, according to the latest available data.