At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake

Rescuers struggle to reach the area closest to the epicentre as landslides block roads and disrupt communications, while aftershocks, damaged buildings and power outages hamper relief efforts.

At least 47 people were killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said in its latest statement.