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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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Indonesia quarry collapse death toll rises to 14

Officials in Indonesia's West Java province say at least 14 people are dead after a quarry collapsed, with...

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