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Death toll in Indonesian school collapse rises to at least 60

Death toll in Indonesian school collapse rises to at least 60

Summary

Rescue workers in Indonesia have found more bodies after a school collapsed, increasing the death toll to at least 60. The collapse happened at the Al-Khoziny Islamic boarding school in East Java during prayer time, injuring many students. Authorities believe the collapse was due to construction work that the building's structure could not support.

Key Facts

  • At least 60 people died in the collapse at the Al-Khoziny Islamic boarding school.
  • The incident occurred while students, aged 12 to 19, were praying.
  • The school is located in East Java, Indonesia.
  • The collapse injured many of the students.
  • The building's structural failure is believed to be related to construction work on upper floors.
  • Al-Khoziny is one of many Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia.
  • Most such schools do not have formal building permits.
  • Rescue operations will continue until all victims are found.

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