Java island tragedy
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.
Indonesia School Collapse: 59 Students Feared Dead as Rescuers Detect No Signs of Life After Four Days
Oct 02, 2025 04:24 pm CST
Rescue efforts continue at an Indonesian boarding school where 59 students remain trapped after Monday's collapse. Officials report "no more signs of life" after deploying thermal drones, devastating families who have waited four days for news. Experts point to substandard construction as the likely cause, highlighting Indonesia's ongoing building safety concerns.