Sat Oct 04 08:26:56 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A boarding school in East Java, Indonesia, collapsed, resulting in 14 confirmed deaths and 49 still missing. Rescuers are using heavy equipment to search for the missing. The disaster has impacted 167 students, with dozens injured. The cause of the collapse is suspected to be substandard construction. Victim identification is challenging due to the victims being minors without identification.
**News Article:**
**Death Toll Climbs to 14 in Indonesian Boarding School Collapse; Dozens Still Missing**
SIDOARJO, INDONESIA – The death toll from the collapse of the Al-Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in East Java, Indonesia, has risen to 14, officials announced Saturday. Rescuers are now utilizing heavy machinery in a desperate search for the 49 students still missing after the Monday collapse.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that 167 students were affected, with 104 found safe and 14 hospitalized. The remaining 89 were treated and discharged.
“As of today, we are still searching for 49 people who are still missing,” BNPB chief Suharyanto told reporters. He added that victim identification has been complicated as most victims are under 18 and lack formal identification.
The cause of the collapse is under investigation, but initial assessments suggest substandard construction may be to blame. Rescuers were initially hampered by the delicate nature of the rubble and an overnight earthquake that briefly halted the search. However, families of the missing have now agreed to the use of heavy equipment to expedite the recovery process.
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