Two Elementary School Students Drown in Bandung West Swimming Pool
Two elementary school students drowned in a swimming pool in West Bandung, Indonesia, after falling from a slide. The children, unable to swim, were found in a 1.2-meter deep pool. The incident raises questions about pool safety measures.
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