Indonesia school collapse death toll rises to 36, search for bodies continues

The death toll from the collapse of an Islamic boarding school building in Indonesia, where students were trapped, has tragically risen. The disaster mitigation agency confirmed the number of deceased students had increased from 16 to 36 on Sunday, October 5, 2025. This devastating news comes as efforts to search for missing students in the collapsed school continue. Search and rescue teams have been working tirelessly, with around 60% of the efforts already completed.