Overview

• Rescuers using heavy equipment continued through the night to reach survivors at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java.
• At least one male student was confirmed dead and 83 people were injured and taken to nearby hospitals, according to police and rescue officials.
• Authorities said the hall collapsed during afternoon prayers attended by hundreds of students, with most victims male because female students were praying elsewhere.
• Police said the original two-story structure had extra floors added without a permit, and an investigation into the collapse is underway.
• A police spokesperson said the foundation was apparently unable to bear the weight during concrete pouring, highlighting recurring concerns about building safety in Indonesia.