Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia and triggers mass evacuations

A seven point seven magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's eastern Flores island early Saturday, leaving at least twenty people dead and several others trapped beneath collapsed buildings. France 24 reports that landslides have blocked roads as residents evacuate to higher ground amid tsunami concerns, while emergency crews work to reach affected communities.

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