Tragic Landslide in Northern Papua New Guinea Claims 100 Lives
A devastating landslide in Kaokalam village, Enga province, northern Papua New Guinea, has claimed the lives of approximately 100 people. Recovery efforts are ongoing. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Friday, as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC). Further details remain unavailable.
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A landslide in a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea killed about 100 people, the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC) said on Friday.
Bodies are being recovered after the landslide hit the village of Kaokalam in the province of Enga at about 3 a.m. on Friday, the broadcaster added. Reuters could not independently verify the death toll. No further details were immediately available.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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