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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, an active volcano on the eastern Indonesian island of Flores, erupted early on Monday, killing at least nine people, a local official said. Avi Manggota Hallan, head of emergency response and logistics for East Flores district, said rescue teams were still searching for potential victims trapped under the rubble of collapsed homes. “We are still conducting assessments, and there may be more casualties,” Hallan told dpa. The eruption triggered panic among residents of nearby villages, with many fleeing their homes as ash and debris rained down. Emergency response effor…

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