Officials say at least 10 people are dead and 6 are missing after stone quarry collapse in Indonesia
- At least 13 people lost their lives and several others were buried following a sudden collapse of rocks at a mining site in a limestone quarry located in Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, on Friday morning.
- The collapse occurred around 09:30 local time after rocks suddenly crumbled at a site known for unsafe C-grade mining practices lacking proper safety standards.
- Rescuers including police, soldiers, volunteers, and five excavators struggled to recover victims amid unstable soil risking further slides.
- According to local police chief Sumarni, authorities have recovered the bodies of 13 individuals so far, while approximately five to six others are believed to remain trapped under the debris. Additionally, nine people with serious injuries are currently receiving hospital treatment.
- West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi ordered the permanent closure of the mine and four similar nearby pits, citing dangers to environment and lives.
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Tragedy in West Java: Quarry Collapse Claims Lives A deadly rock collapse at a quarry in Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, claimed the lives of at least 10 people and injured six more on Friday. Rescue teams are still working tirelessly to locate individuals buried under the debris, according to the national disaster management agency.Television footage captured near the disaster site shows excavators struggling to maneuver massive stones while per…
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