Tragic Cinder Block: One of the Youngest Performers Dies in Jakarta East
Bang, Indonesia – In a heart‑shattering incident that has left the nation in tears, a sudden collapse of a long‑time art hub claimed the lives of seven people, including six impulsive teenagers who were rehearsing for a dance‑roll, party‑instrument show. The building fell to the ground in the city of Cirebon – roughly 220 km east of Jakarta – on the fateful Monday morning.
What Happened?
- The warehouse right next to the art chest couldn’t hold up and toppled into the centre, wrecking the venue where the future pop stars were perfecting their routines.
- Seven souls were crushed, comprising six boys aged between 13 and 15 and the centre’s 48‑year‑old warden.
- Two girls, aged 13, sustained injuries – one is in a critical condition.
Why Did it Fall?
Police snoop on clues, mulling over the building’s age; it’s been standing since the 1940s and probably didn’t blow up because of a freak accident, but rather an aging structure. The local police spokesperson, Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, said the old construction was the main suspect but insisted that they must request expert opinions to pinpoint the exact cause.
Broader Picture: Indonesia’s Building Blows
Safety of buildings in Indonesia is a hot‑button topic. Lax standards are stuck behind ling‑y brick. In January, a mezzanine floor of the country’s exchange building in Jakarta collapsed into the lobby injuring at least 75 people. Only a month later, the government put a hold on all elevated transport projects after dozens of other accidents that killed 5 people and wounded many more.
Hold Back It, Baby
Officials are giving a stern warning: we need to “stop” the all high‑jump‑smart projects for the moment, they said. It’s one thing to keep our hearts plugged in, but you gotta remember safety first. The adults know, the building, the kids, the community should all get a check‑up: the building‘s old bones might be its biggest villain.
