Indonesian Landslide Buries Soldiers; Dozens Missing as Deaths Rise to 34
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A landslide in Indonesia has killed at least 34 people, with dozens more missing. The disaster buried a military post, trapping soldiers.
Rescue teams are searching through mud and debris. Officials confirm four soldiers are among the dead, with 19 others still missing from their unit. Heavy rain is hampering the operation.
The landslide struck near a gold mining area on Sulawesi island. Unstable ground from mining is a known risk. The national disaster agency warns the death toll may rise.
Hundreds of rescue personnel are involved. They are using heavy machinery and their hands to dig, but continued bad weather threatens further landslides.