Five Confirmed Dead, Dozens Still Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue at Collapsed Indonesia School
Five students are confirmed dead and nearly 60 remain missing three days after an Indonesian school collapse, as rescuers use heavy machinery with fading hopes for survivors.
Overview
An Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, collapsed three days ago during afternoon prayers, trapping dozens of students and others under the rubble.
Five students have been confirmed dead, and over 100 people sustained injuries, with more than two dozen hospitalized following the structural failure.
Nearly 60 teenage students remain missing, though five students were previously found alive in an air pocket and pulled from the collapsed building.
With hopes fading, nearly 220 rescue workers are now using heavy machinery to clear rubble. Thermal drones detected no signs of life, reducing chances of finding more survivors.
Authorities are investigating the collapse, with initial reports indicating that unauthorized ongoing construction work adding extra floors contributed to the structural failure.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, focusing on the unfolding tragedy of the school collapse in Indonesia. They provide factual updates on rescue efforts, official statements regarding the lack of life signs, and the emotional impact on waiting families. The coverage also includes details about the building's unstable foundation and lack of permits, presenting a balanced overview.
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FAQ
Rescue efforts are ongoing, but hopes for finding more survivors are fading. Nearly 220 rescue workers are using heavy machinery to clear rubble, and thermal drones have not detected any signs of life.
Initial reports suggest that unauthorized ongoing construction work, which added extra floors, may have contributed to the structural failure.
Five students were confirmed dead, and nearly 60 students remain missing. Over 100 people sustained injuries, with more than two dozen hospitalized.
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