Summary
A school building collapse in East Java, Indonesia, killed three people and left dozens trapped under debris. Rescuers are working to save victims from the unstable and dangerous site. The building collapsed during a prayer gathering, and officials report that the structure was beyond its capacity.
Key Facts
- Three people died, and 99 were hospitalized after a school building collapsed in Sidoarjo, East Java.
- At least 38 individuals remain trapped under the debris.
- The building had an unstable foundation and could not support recent additional construction.
- Rescuers have paused operations temporarily due to the risk of further collapse.
- The school building collapse occurred during a prayer session.
- Authorities highlighted the challenges of using heavy equipment due to the risk of endangering those still trapped.
- Footage shows large concrete slabs and the building in a collapsed state.
- Some parents and relatives are waiting at the site for news about their loved ones.
