17 Dead in West Java Quarry Collapse: Search for Survivors Underway

Cirebon Quarry Collapse: 17 Dead, Search Continues for Missing A devastating quarry collapse in Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, has claimed the lives of 17 people and injured six more. The incident occurred on Friday, prompting an ongoing search and rescue (SAR) operation that continues into the weekend. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the collapse and whether safety regulations were violated. "The search continues for those still missing under the rubble," said an official from the National Disaster Management Agency. "We are using heavy machinery to clear the debris and locate any survivors." The governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, has visited the site and expressed his condolences to the victims' families. He stated that the location of the collapse in Gunung Kuda was categorized as dangerous and did not meet safety standards for workers. The investigation is underway, focusing on the quarry owners and workers. The incident underscores the importance of robust safety measures in the Indonesian quarry industry. While the death toll is tragic, the ongoing SAR operation offers a glimmer of hope for locating any remaining survivors.