Indonesia: Mount Merapi erupts, killing 11 climbers

Rescuers said they found the bodies of 11 people who were climbing Mount Marapi when it erupted, spewing thick clouds of ash into the air. Local authorities said 75 people were climbing the mountain, of which 49 had been safely evacuated. At least 12 people are still believed to be missing. Residents who live on the slopes of the mountain have been told to stay 3km away due to risks posed by flowing lava Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Volcano #MountMerapi #Merapi #Eruption #Indonesia #News
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