A tragic incident unfolded in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, as the Al Khoziny Islamic school building collapsed, claiming the lives of nine students. This devastating event has prompted an urgent search for survivors, with over 50 students still missing under the debris.

Rescue efforts intensified after the death toll increased from five to nine, as announced by the country's disaster mitigation agency. Despite rigorous attempts, no signs of life have been detected, compelling rescue teams to use heavy machinery with the consent of the victims' families.

The incident spotlights the precarious state of building safety in the rapidly growing educational infrastructure. Al Khoziny, among Indonesia's 42,000 pesantren, serves as a critical educational institution for the country's extensive Muslim you

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