Indonesia School Collapse: One Dead, 65 Buried Under Rubble
- A school building (prayer hall) at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, Java, Indonesia, collapsed while students were praying.
- * Casualties: The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers have found additional bodies.
- Related News: The article also links to a separate story about hundreds of people in Indonesia suffering food poisoning after eating free meals from a presidential program.
Here’s a summary of the news article:
A school building (prayer hall) at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, Java, Indonesia, collapsed while students were praying.
Key Details:
* Casualties: The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers have found additional bodies. 65 students are currently listed as missing.
* Victims: The missing students are primarily boys aged 12-17 (grades 7-11).
* Emotional Impact: families are gathered at hospitals and the site, experiencing extreme distress and anxiously awaiting news.
* Rescue Efforts: Rescue operations are hampered by unstable rubble and concerns about further collapse, limiting the use of heavy equipment. Oxygen and water are being provided to those still trapped.
Related News: The article also links to a separate story about hundreds of people in Indonesia suffering food poisoning after eating free meals from a presidential program.