Gazebo roof collapses at Siliwangi University, 18 students injured
A gazebo roof at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Siliwangi University collapsed on 16 November 2025, injuring 18 students who were rehearsing a theatre performance. Early inspections indicated that rotten timber caused the failure.
- A gazebo roof at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Siliwangi University collapsed on 16 November 2025, injuring 18 students.
- Police reported that early checks indicated the timber structure had decayed.
- The university apologised and began structural reviews across its outdoor facilities.
CCTV footage captured the moments when the roof of a gazebo located in the courtyard of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Siliwangi University in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia, collapsed on 16 November 2025.
Students participating in a theatre rehearsal were sitting beneath the structure when the roof suddenly gave way and fell on them.
The incident occurred at around 12:55 p.m. local time and caused panic in the area. Students nearby immediately assisted in evacuating their peers who were struck by the falling debris.
Ajun Komisaris Herman Saputra from the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Tasikmalaya City Police stated that 18 students were injured.
He said 17 students had been discharged after receiving medical treatment, while one student remained in intensive care due to severe injuries.
In a press release issued on 16 November 2025, Siliwangi University Rector Nandang Busaeri expressed concern and extended apologies to all parties affected.
According to the statement, one student sustained serious injuries and was treated at the Tasikmalaya Regional General Hospital (RSUD), six students underwent further examinations at TMC Hospital, and eleven others experienced minor injuries or trauma.
The university emphasized that student safety remains its top priority and announced that all outdoor facilities on campus would undergo structural evaluations.
The statement also noted that a technical team had been assigned to conduct a comprehensive inspection of all relevant structures as a basis for repairs, revitalization efforts, and risk-mitigation measures.
Meanwhile, Tasikmalaya City Police Chief AKBP Moh Faruk Rozi shared preliminary findings from the investigation. He said the gazebo’s wooden frame had deteriorated over time.
Rozi explained that the front section of the gazebo collapsed and directly struck the students below.
Initial assessments released on 17 November 2025 indicated that the structure had been standing for more than five years.
Police have questioned several witnesses and are working with forensic teams and construction experts to determine the exact cause of the collapse.
Rozi stated that the investigation will continue to identify necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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