Jakarta : At least 14 people have been confirmed dead following a quarry collapse in Indonesia’s West Java province, with rescue efforts still ongoing.
According to local authorities, the incident occurred on Friday at the Gunung Kuda quarry in Cirebon. Rescuers recovered 10 bodies and 12 injured individuals during initial operations, while three more bodies were retrieved later in the evening. One injured worker also died in hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities to 14.
The National Search and Rescue Agency reported that five people are being treated in hospital for serious injuries. Authorities believe between six and eight individuals may still be trapped under the rubble.
The cause of the collapse remains under investigation. Local police chief Sumarni said that six people, including the quarry owner, have been questioned.
