Thousands flee Indonesia's Gamalama volcano

6 December 2011 Last updated at 11:54 ET Help

Thousands of people in Indonesia have been forced to escape their homes after Mount Gamalama erupted, spewing lava and ash.

Cold lava flooded roads and rain caused ash to flow through rivers.

There were no immediate reports of any fatalities.

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