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QZ8501: Objects sighted in Bangka, Pulau Tujuh

BANGKA: The Bangka Belitung air base (Babel) has reported sightings of hard objects in waters of north Bangka and Pulau Tujuh.

However Babel has yet to determine if the objects is from the missing Indonesia AirAsia flight QZ8501.

Babel officer Adi Nugraha said this was based on information from fishermen in Belinyu.

"The fishermen said the objects measuring four by one metres and is red, white and grey in colour among the debris found floating in the area. “

Adi added the information was forwarded to Depati Amir Pangkal Pinang air base.

Meanwhile AFP reported items resembling emergency slide and plane door spotted during the search and rescue mission.

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