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54 Dead in Indonesia School Collapse; Safety Concerns Rise

10/6/2025

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The Al Khoziny boarding school collapse in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, has killed 54 and left over a dozen missing.
Recovery teams have cleared about 80% of the debris, but identifying victims remains difficult due to their ages.
Initial investigations point to substandard construction and possible lax safety rules affecting Indonesia's 42,000 Islamic schools, with tremors complicating rescue operations.

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Story summary

The Al Khoziny boarding school collapse in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, has killed 54 and left over a dozen missing.
Recovery teams have cleared about 80% of the debris, but identifying victims remains difficult due to their ages.
Initial investigations point to substandard construction and possible lax safety rules affecting Indonesia's 42,000 Islamic schools, with tremors complicating rescue operations.