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Dam Collapses in Indonesia, Killing at least 58

du/afp/ap 27/03/09March 27, 2009

At least 58 people have been killed and many more injured after a dam burst near the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.

Residents wade through the floods in Jakarta on Friday
Residents wade through the floods in Jakarta on FridayImage: AP

The death toll is expected to rise further, as many residents remain missing.

The authorities say the Situ Gintung dam collapsed early Friday morning sending a wall of water through a crowded residential area.

Rescue work is underway.

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