Suspected WWII bomb explodes in Indonesia, killing 5 people
Summary
A suspected bomb left from World War II exploded under a house in a fishing village in Indonesia's Papua region, killing five people and injuring nearly 20. The explosion destroyed nine homes and caused some people to be reported missing as authorities search for victims and investigate.Key Facts
- The explosion happened under a stilt house in eastern Papua, Indonesia.
- Five people died and about 19 were treated for minor injuries.
- Nine homes were destroyed by the blast.
- The bomb is believed to be leftover from World War II.
- Three people are still missing, and some body parts were found but not identified.
- Indonesia was a major World War II battle area with Japanese and Allied forces fighting there.
- Similar old war bombs have caused explosions or been safely defused in other countries recently.
- Authorities are continuing the search for victims and investigating the explosion.
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