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Sigi Earthquake, Central Sulawesi: 3 Residents Dead, 1,652 Homes Damaged
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Sigi Earthquake, Central Sulawesi: 3 Residents Dead, 1,652 Homes Damaged

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A magnitude unknown earthquake in Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, has resulted in three fatalities and significant damage.
  • The victims, who had pre-existing health conditions, died from heart attacks and complications related to tumors during the tremor.
  • Over 1,600 houses were damaged, affecting thousands of residents, with ongoing assessments of the full impact.

An earthquake in Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, has claimed the lives of three people and caused extensive damage, affecting thousands of residents. The latest figures from the Sigi Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD Sigi) confirm the fatalities and ongoing damage assessments.

The number of deceased has now reached three people, whereas previously there was only one.

— Ahmad YaniProviding an update on the death toll from the earthquake.

Ahmad Yani, Head of the Disaster Division at BPBD Sigi, reported that the three deceased individuals had underlying health issues. One victim from Berdikari Village suffered a fatal heart attack during the earthquake and was rushed to a hospital in Palu City. Another victim from Kamarora Village had a history of tumors and sustained abdominal injuries during the tremor, later receiving medical treatment at Torabelo Hospital and Bala Keselamatan Hospital.

This victim was not included in the initial report because data collection was still ongoing when the first data was released.

— Ahmad YaniExplaining why one of the fatalities was not in the early reports.

The earthquake's impact is widespread, affecting 2,109 families, totaling 6,412 individuals. In addition to the three deaths, 91 people sustained minor injuries, and 17 suffered severe injuries. The damage to housing is substantial, with 1,652 homes impacted. Of these, 1,472 homes sustained minor damage, 111 had moderate damage, and 69 were severely damaged.

Both victims had undergone medical treatment at Torabelo Hospital and RS Bala Keselamatan.

— Ahmad YaniDetailing the medical care received by the victims.

The affected areas include several villages across Palolo, Nokilalaki, Tanambualava, and Lindu sub-districts. Kamarora A village reported the highest number of affected residents with 1,511 people, followed by Kamarora B with 377. Public facilities were also damaged, including nine offices, 44 places of worship (34 mosques and 10 churches), and 13 school buildings. The BPBD Sigi continues to gather reports from the affected regions as the full extent of the disaster is still being assessed.

In addition to the three deceased, 91 people suffered minor injuries and 17 suffered severe injuries.

— Ahmad YaniReporting on the number of injured individuals.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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