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Conversation: Death toll in Indonesia school collapse reaches 60 NHK

A: Hey there! Did you hear about the news over the weekend?

B: Nah, what's up?

A: There was a tragic incident in Indonesia. An Islamic boarding school building collapsed in East Java, near Surabaya city.

B: Oh no, that sounds serious. How many people are affected?

A: Sadly, 60 people have been confirmed dead and 99 others are receiving treatment. Rescuers are still searching for three missing individuals.

B: That's terrible! Why did the building collapse?

A: It seems they were extending the building when it happened. Investigators say the foundation might not have been strong enough.

B: I wonder if this is a common issue in Indonesia...

A: Yeah, apparently many Islamic boarding schools there were built without proper permits. The government plans to inspect buildings for safety reasons now.
Summary
Tragic building collapse in Indonesia: An Islamic boarding school building collapsed in East Java, killing 60 people and injuring 99. Rescuers are still searching for three missing individuals. The incident occurred during construction, with investigators suspecting a weak foundation as the cause.
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ID: 0a10b369-435d-451f-a304-df4e5dcb1831

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251007_05/#conversation

Date: Oct. 7, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-07

Created: 2025/10/07 12:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:03

Last Read: 2025/10/07 15:01