Tragedy Strikes: Collapse of Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia Claims Lives of 36 Students
A tragic incident occurred at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia, where the collapse of a building resulted in the deaths of at least 36 students. The number of confirmed fatalities doubled after authorities were given permission to use heavy machinery to clear the debris. Rescue teams are still working tirelessly to locate the bodies of approximately 27 missing teenage boys who are believed to be trapped under the rubble. Efforts to search for the missing students, aged between 13 and 19, have been ongoing for a week, with the hope of completing the search by Monday.
The Al Khoziny school in Sidoarjo, East Java, collapsed during afternoon prayers, as construction work on its upper floors compromised the building's stability. Despite the use of cranes and excavation equipment, the search and evacuation operations are only 60% complete. Rescuers have been diligently searching through the debris, but have not found any signs of life among the missing students. The school, locally known as a pesantren, is one of many Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia, serving millions of students.
The tragic incident at the Al Khoziny school has deeply affected the community and highlighted the importance of safety measures in construction projects. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims during this difficult time.