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Dozens missing, six dead after Indonesian boarding school collapse

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A boarding school in Indonesia partially collapsed, leaving at least six dead and dozens missing. Rescue teams are on site searching for survivors amid fears of further casualties.

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  • More than 300 rescue workers are searching for students trapped under rubble.
  • Six deaths have been confirmed, with about a hundred people injured. 8s
  • Rescuers highlight the urgency of finding survivors within the first 24 hours. 13s
  • The century-old building was undergoing unauthorized expansion, possibly contributing to the collapse. 25s
  • The incident occurred during afternoon prayers, trapping mostly boys aged 12 to 18. 33s
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