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East Java Boarding School Collapse Leaves 14 Dead, 49 Missing as Rescue Continues

Rescuers limit heavy machinery to reduce risk to people trapped under unstable slabs.

Overview

  • Authorities say 167 people were inside the four‑storey building at the time, with 103 confirmed survivors.
  • Roughly 40% of the rubble has been cleared, according to BNPB chief Suharyanto.
  • The structure was still under construction yet already in use when it gave way during a concrete pour.
  • Media reports indicate a supporting column may have failed, contributing to the collapse.
  • Identification of recovered victims is difficult because most are minors without fingerprint records, and many remains are severely injured.