Indonesia: Explosion in Jakarta’s Tangerang suburb Oct. 26

Event

At least 27 people have been killed and 35 others injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory located in Tangerang, a suburb to the west of the capital Jakarta, on Thursday, October 26. However, the death toll is likely to rise in the coming hours. Police and firefighters are currently on the scene.

Context

This is a developing situation.

Advice

Individuals present in Jakarta are advised to avoid the area of the incident and to abide by any instructions issued by the authorities.