Three British scuba divers have been reported missing off the coast of eastern Indonesia.

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They had been in the waters of the Komodo National Park, about 500km (300 miles) east of Bali.

The French news agency AFP said the group - now missing for more than 24 hours - were swept away in a current.

It quoted local police chief Butje Hello as saying rescue teams had been searching but without success.

The UK Foreign Office said it was providing consular assistance and liaising with the local authorities.

BBC correspondent Lucy Williamson said the party included an experienced diver who had spent a long time in Indonesia.

There have been unconfirmed reports of bad weather and strong currents in the area, and there have been high spring tides in Indonesia this week.

Komodo National Park is bordered by the islands of Rinca, Padar and Komodo as well as several smaller islands.

It is one of the largest protected marine-sea zones on earth.

(BBC)

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