Summary
A boarding school in East Java, Indonesia, collapsed, leading to search and recovery efforts for dozens of trapped students. Authorities confirmed no more signs of life using thermal drones, and rescue efforts have shifted to recovery with heavy machinery. Families are providing DNA samples to help identify remains as they await news of their loved ones.
Key Facts
- The boarding school collapsed while construction workers were laying concrete on the fourth floor.
- Authorities initially avoided using heavy machinery to prevent harming potential survivors but have now started recovery efforts.
- No additional signs of life have been found according to thermal drone inspections.
- Families of missing students have been at the site, providing DNA samples in hopes of identifying remains.
- Five students were found alive late on Wednesday, while five others have been confirmed dead.
- Over 100 people sustained injuries due to the collapse.
- The critical 72-hour "golden window" for finding survivors has passed.
- Some parents remain hopeful that their children may still be alive.
