The death toll from Monday’s collapse of Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia’s East Java Province has risen to five, with 84 people still trapped under unstable rubble, officials confirmed Wednesday. Rescuers face a race against time as unstable debris complicates efforts.
🚨 Key Updates:
7 students rescued Wednesday: 5 alive, 2 deceased
Heavy equipment use under debate to avoid endangering survivors
Collapse occurred during afternoon prayers amid unauthorized renovations
Nanang Sigit, head of East Java’s rescue agency, told reporters: "Every second counts, but the ruins could shift dangerously." Hundreds of responders from multiple agencies are on-site, working in high-risk conditions.
📉 Why It Matters: The incident highlights infrastructure safety concerns in densely populated areas. Authorities are investigating why renovations proceeded without proper approvals.
🌍 Global Context: School safety protocols have gained attention worldwide after recent disasters in Mexico and India. This tragedy sparks fresh calls for stricter building regulations.
