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Dozens of Children Buried as School Collapses in Indonesia

Dozens of Children Buried as School Collapses in Indonesia

Summary

A school building collapsed in East Java, Indonesia, where many children are trapped or injured. Rescuers are searching for 65 missing students, and one death has been confirmed. The cause of the collapse is being investigated.

Key Facts

  • A school building collapsed in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia.
  • 65 children are missing and presumed to be under the rubble.
  • The rescuers are working to reach survivors with oxygen and water.
  • One death is confirmed, but more bodies have been seen.
  • The building collapsed on Monday, September 29.
  • Rescuers briefly stopped searching when the building showed signs of further collapse.
  • Families of missing students gathered at the site and nearby hospitals.
  • Most missing students are boys aged 12 to 17.

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