Indonesia tsunami - live: Hundreds dead amid desperate search for missing, as survivors describe horror

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Indonesia tsunami: Horrifying moment deadly waves wipe out stage as band play

A tsunami in Indonesia has killed at least 222 people and injured hundreds, following an underwater landslide caused by the eruption of island volcano Krakatoa.

Hundreds of buildings were “heavily damaged” when the tsunami struck the Sunda Strait and the nearby islands of Java and Sumatra late on Saturday. Thousands fled after the wave hit and it is unclear how many residents are missing.

Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency said that the tsunami was exacerbated by an abnormally high tide, caused by the full moon. A tide warning remains in place through 25 December.

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Key Points

• Tsunami sweeps away boyband concert, killing bassist and manager
• 222 dead after 20m wave hits islands
• Rescue workers unable to reach affected areas

[23 December 2018 14:47 · Zamira Rahim]

Roads in Java and Sumatra remain blocked by water, floating cars and debris, impeding rescue efforts.

Witnesses said that water from the tsunami surged 15-20m inland.

[23 December 2018 15:04 · Zamira Rahim]

Rescue efforts are continuing as night falls across Java and Sumatra on Sunday. Workers and ambulances are finding it difficult to reach many areas because of poor visibility and travelling conditions.

[23 December 2018 15:15 · Zamira Rahim]

A tsunami warning siren that sent panicked residents in Java's Banten province running to safety was likely caused by a technical malfunction.

Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency said that it had not triggered the warning, which was heard on Sunday.

Banten was badly affected by Saturday's tsunami, with some of the worst hit areas including beaches popular with tourists and the Ujung Kulon National Park.

[23 December 2018 15:35 · Zamira Rahim]

Debris from damaged buildings and cars seen near the beach in Anyer, in Indonesia's Banten province.

[23 December 2018 15:55 · Zamira Rahim]

Indonesia's National Police have posted a video on Twitter of officers rescuing a little boy trapped in a car in the country's Banten province.

Rescuers are working through the night to find further survivors.