School Collapse Death Toll Rises to 37 in Indonesia
The death toll from an Indonesian school collapse has risen to 37, with over 20 still missing. The disaster struck a boarding school in East Java during prayer time, mainly affecting teenage boys. Rescue operations continue but face challenges in the damaged structure.
The death toll from the Indonesian school building collapse has increased to 37. Rescue workers found more victims in the rubble on Friday.
Over 20 people remain missing after Monday's disaster at the Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java. The collapse happened while students gathered for prayer.
Most victims are boys aged 12 to 18. Rescue teams have located 141 people affected by the collapse.
Officials confirm 104 survivors and 37 fatalities. The rescue operation is approximately 60% complete according to emergency response leaders.
Authorities hope to finish the main rescue work by Sunday. This would allow them to determine the final death count.
The boarding school collapse highlights ongoing concerns about building safety standards in the region. Such tragedies often reveal infrastructure problems that affect educational facilities across developing nations.