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Indonesia volcano eruption kills three hikers

Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing at least 3 hikers, police say

Three hikers — two Singaporeans and a local — who were in an off-limits area died Friday in an eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano, officials said. Several others were missing. The eruption on Halmahera island sent an ash cloud about 6 miles into the air, but no towns or villages were close enough to face any immediate threat.

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Volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island kills 3 hikers

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3 Hikers Dead After Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

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Hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Mount Dukono, a volcano on Indonesia's Halmahera island, erupted on May 8, releasing an ash cloud high into the atmosphere.

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Rescuers search for 20 hikers missing after Indonesian volcano eruption

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Three hikers killed as Mount Dukono erupts sending ash 10 kilometres into the sky

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Indonesian authorities halt search for three hikers missing as Mount Dukono eruption continues

Survivors said three people, including two Singaporeans, died in the eruption, ‌local police chief Erlichson Pasaribu told Reuters, but the rescue agency has yet to confirm the deaths.

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Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials

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Indonesian authorities rushing to rescue 20 hikers after Mount Dukono eruption

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