Death Toll Reaches 37 in Indonesian School Collapse Disaster as Search Continues for Missing

Oct 05, 2025 03:03 pm CST

Rescue teams in Indonesia continue their search for 26 missing individuals after a school building collapse on Java island claimed 37 lives. The multi-storey structure collapsed during afternoon prayers, with recovery operations approximately 60% complete. Initial investigations suggest substandard construction may have contributed to the disaster, as authorities work to clear the site and account for all victims.