An explosion ripped through a mosque inside a school complex in North Jakarta during Friday prayers on November 7, 2025, injuring at least 54 people, including children and teachers. Authorities are investigating the cause as emergency services respond. Full coverage of the blast, injuries, and official statements.
Jakarta Injuries and Hospital Updates
A devastating explosion occurred on November 7, 2025, at a mosque located inside a school complex in North Jakarta, Indonesia, injuring at least 54 people, including children and teachers. The blast took place around 12:30 PM during Friday prayers at the mosque situated within a Navy compound in the Kelapa Gading area, prompting an immediate emergency response.
According to Jakarta Police Chief Asep Edi Suheri, the injured sustained burns and other serious wounds. Hospitals in the vicinity received a rush of patients, and ambulances, along with armed police, quickly cordoned off the area to manage the crisis. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as worshippers fled the mosque while emergency services assisted the victims.
Local authorities confirmed that while the blast caused limited structural damage to the mosque, the prayer area has been cordoned off for a detailed forensic investigation. Officials are currently examining what may have triggered the explosion, though the exact cause remains unclear.
Images broadcasted by local media showed the mosque’s interior affected, but emergency teams acted swiftly to prevent further casualties. Families of worshippers expressed concern and rushed to the site to ensure their loved ones’ safety.
