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October 5, 2025
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Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 45

Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 45

Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 45..

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The death toll from a multi-story building collapse at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, has risen to 45. Rescuers continue to work around the clock, recovering more victims from the rubble, with 104 survivors accounted for.

  • The collapse occurred on Monday as students gathered for afternoon prayers, with rescuers retrieving another 19 victims on Sunday.
  • National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) operations director Yudhi Bramantyo stated the total number of evacuated victims is 149.
  • Initial investigations suggest the cause of the collapse may be due to substandard construction, a recurring concern regarding building safety in Indonesia.

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