Death toll hits 832 after earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia — and authorities expect it to rise

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• The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared to 832 confirmed dead on Sunday.
• Dozens of people were reported to be trapped in the rubble of several hotels and a mall in the city of Palu, on Sulawesi island, which was hit by waves as high as 20 feet following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Friday.
• Authorities are bracing for the death toll to climb as connections with outlying areas are restored.

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared to 832 confirmed dead on Sunday, with authorities fearing the numbers will climb as rescuers grappled to get aid to outlying communities cut off from communications and help.

Dozens of people were reported to be trapped in the rubble of several hotels and a mall in the city of Palu, on Sulawesi island, which was hit by waves as high as six meters (20 feet) following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Friday.

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