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Al Khoziny Boarding School Collapse Death Toll Reaches 49 as Search Narrows

Authorities are investigating alleged unpermitted expansion that overloaded the structure.

Rescuers use heavy machines to clear the rubble during the search for victims at a building that collapsed at an Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Trisnadi)
Rescuers gather near the site of a building collapse on Monday, where people remained trapped according to disaster mitigation agency, as the search and rescue operations continue at Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java province, Indonesia, October 2, 2025. REUTERS/Dipta Wahyu
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Overview

  • The confirmed death toll rose to at least 49 after dozens of bodies were recovered over the weekend, with searches continuing for 14 missing students.
  • Rescuers report roughly 80% of debris has been cleared using heavy excavators and jackhammers as operations shift from lifesaving to recovery.
  • Police allege two additional floors were added without a permit and could not support wet concrete during pouring, and a local official confirmed no permit was sought.
  • Investigators are examining potential violations of Indonesia’s building code, which carries penalties of up to 15 years in prison and significant fines when deaths occur.
  • The prayer hall collapsed during afternoon worship at Sidoarjo’s Al Khoziny pesantren, trapping hundreds of mostly boys aged 12 to 19; 97 were treated for injuries and six remain hospitalized.