Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island
Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.
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"From the shelter, we can see ash and rock material continuously being ejected."
— Aldy Salabia , Other
"The operation to reach the volcano's crater - where the bodies of the victims are thought to be located - was paused as night fell."
— Erlichson Pasaribu , Other
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Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.
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