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WWII Bomb Explodes Under Indonesian Home, Killing Five
1 Jun
Summary
- A WWII-era bomb exploded beneath a stilt house in Papua, Indonesia.
- The blast killed at least five people and injured five others.
- Three individuals remain missing following the devastating explosion.
An explosion, believed to be from a World War II-era bomb, occurred beneath a stilt house in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province, on Sunday, May 31. The blast resulted in the deaths of at least five people and left five others injured and hospitalized. As of the current date, three individuals are still reported missing.
The detonation caused significant destruction, leveling six nearby houses and leaving others damaged. CCTV footage captured the intense blast, showing a large plume of smoke rising above the skyline. Emergency responders were deployed to secure the area and evacuate those affected.
The search for the missing individuals was scheduled to resume on Monday, June 1. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident and the full scope of casualties and damage is subject to change as more data is collected.
