Summary
Indonesian authorities are using heavy machinery to search for 59 missing students after a school building collapsed three days ago. The collapse occurred at al-Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in eastern Java, where unauthorized construction work was taking place. Five people have died, and more than 100 are injured, with rescue operations continuing despite slim chances of more survivors.
Key Facts
- A school building collapsed in eastern Java, Indonesia, trapping students.
- 59 students are still missing, and rescue teams are searching for them.
- The collapse involved the prayer hall of al-Khoziny Islamic Boarding School.
- Unauthorised construction of additional floors is linked to the collapse.
- Five people have died, and over 100 individuals have been injured.
- Rescuers are using heavy machinery while being careful due to the risks.
- The critical 72-hour period for finding survivors has passed.
- Family members of the missing students are waiting at the site for updates.
