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East Java School Collapse Kills 3, Dozens Feared Trapped

Unstable stacked concrete is slowing the search, with heavy machinery posing risks to survivors.

Overview

  • The Al-Khoziny Islamic boarding school building in Sidoarjo collapsed during Monday afternoon prayers.
  • Officials report three deaths and 99 survivors, with teams searching for 38 people believed trapped under rubble.
  • More than 300 responders, including soldiers and police, are on site as shifting concrete complicates access and decisions on equipment.
  • A local hospital said two people died in care after the initial fatality, confirming a death toll of three.
  • A guard said workers were pouring concrete to add a floor when pillars failed, and the collapse has rekindled concerns over lax building standards as authorities investigate.