Bali: Explosion at Sari Nightclub
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Sunday, 13-Oct-2002
19:51:33 EST
Helpline 1800 002 214 or
+61 2 6261 3305 or
1300 555 135 toll free (within Australia only)
Canadians seeking information about Canadians in Bali should call 1 800 364 9180.
Calls from the US should be made to 1 888 239 3501
Australians in Bali should consider advancing their departures on available flights. In
the meantime they should:
stay in their hotels
avoid public places
call home and advise families of their wellbeing
Australians are advised to defer all travel to Bali until further notice.
Flights to Bali from Australia are continuing.
At this time we can confirm that two Australians have lost their lives. Approximately
40 Australians have been injured, 15 seriously. A large number of Australians remain
missing.
Australia's Consulate-General in Bali mobilised quickly to respond to the situation and
is working hard to assist distressed Australians, particularly those who are seriously
injured. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has established a crisis centre to
manage the Commonwealth’s response to these developments.
The Australian Defence Force is arranging for the evacuation of wounded Australians.
Two C130 Hercules aircraft with medical teams are now on their way to Denpasar in
Bali to assist victims.
A helpline on 1800 002 214 has been set up by the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade to assist persons seeking information concerning the safety or welfare of
Australians currently visiting or residing in Bali. Due to the expected large volume of
calls from concerned Australians, this number should not be used for general inquiries
concerning the situation in Bali.
More information:
Travel Advice for Bali
Travel Advice for Indonesia
Travel Bulletin
Media release
Comments by the Foreign Minister
Transcript of an interview on ABC Television's "Insiders" program 13 October
Doorstop interview by the Foreign Minister - Adelaide - 13 October
This page last updated: Sunday, 13-Oct-2002 19:51:33 EST
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