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TRAGEDY IN SIDOARJO: SCHOOL BUILDING COLLAPSE LEAVES STUDENTS DEAD AND INJURED

TRAGEDY IN SIDOARJO: SCHOOL BUILDING COLLAPSE LEAVES STUDENTS DEAD AND INJURED Indonesia has been thrown into mourning following the tragic collapse of a building at the Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in Sidoarjo, East Java. The incident, which occurred during afternoon prayers, has claimed the life of at least one student and left dozens more injured, with many others believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. The collapse has drawn national attention and raised urgent questions about construction safety, oversight, and accountability in educational institutions. WHAT HAPPENED? According to initial reports, the building was undergoing unauthorized construction when it suddenly gave way, burying students who were engaged in prayers at the time. Local residents and rescuers described the horrifying scene as cries for help echoed from beneath the fallen structure. Authorities confirmed that at least one student had died, while scores were rushed to nearby hosp...