HAWAII — Widespread traffic jams have paralyzed major highways across Hawaii as thousands of residents and tourists rush inland to escape the looming threat of tsunami waves expected to strike the islands this evening.
Authorities have warned that waves between 3 to 12 feet could hit coastal regions around 7:00 PM HST, prompting urgent evacuation orders and emergency alerts. The warnings follow a massive undersea earthquake in the Pacific, which triggered tsunami advisories for multiple countries across the region.
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Eyewitnesses describe scenes of chaos and urgency, with bumper-to-bumper traffic stretching for miles as families abandon beaches, hotels, and low-lying areas in search of higher ground. Emergency responders and police are working around the clock to manage the surge, directing traffic and assisting vulnerable individuals.
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