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Collapse at Islamic School: 59 Missing, 5 Dead

10/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Authorities shifted to recovery at Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School, Sidoarjo, after Monday's collapse, with 59 unaccounted for.
Heavy machinery will clear debris as drones detect no further signs of life.
Unauthorized construction likely contributed to the collapse during afternoon prayers.
Families submit DNA samples; five dead, over 100 injured, with calls for stricter construction regulations.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 collapse of the Sampoong Department Store in South Korea, which killed 502 people, exposed critical failures in construction regulations. This tragedy led to stricter building codes. Similarly, the recent collapse of Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in Sidoarjo, linked to unauthorized construction, has reignited discussions on the urgent need for enhanced safety regulations to prevent further disasters.

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Story summary

Authorities shifted to recovery at Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School, Sidoarjo, after Monday's collapse, with 59 unaccounted for.
Heavy machinery will clear debris as drones detect no further signs of life.
Unauthorized construction likely contributed to the collapse during afternoon prayers.
Families submit DNA samples; five dead, over 100 injured, with calls for stricter construction regulations.

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