91 Children Trapped, 3 Dead in Indonesia School Collapse

At least 91 people remain trapped after a sudden collapse at Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in Sidoarjo, East Java, leaving the local community in shock. The disaster struck on Monday afternoon while students and staff were attending prayers, turning a routine day into a life-threatening emergency.

Authorities report that six individuals have been confirmed alive under the rubble. Rescue teams are working tirelessly, using manual digging to avoid triggering further collapses. Food and water have been delivered through small openings to sustain the trapped survivors, while heavy machinery has been kept on standby for later recovery efforts.

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The official death toll currently stands at three, with nearly 100 people injured. Of those injured, 70 have been discharged from hospitals, and 26 remain under medical care. Rescue operations involve more than 300 personnel, including the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB), military, and national police, who are coordinating their efforts to locate additional survivors.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the collapse occurred due to foundational pillars giving way amid unauthorized construction on an upper floor. Experts have warned that rushing heavy equipment into the unstable structure could risk further casualties, prompting teams to proceed with extreme caution.

The situation remains fluid, with authorities continuing to assess the safest approach to clear the debris while saving lives. Families of students and staff are anxiously awaiting news, as the community grapples with the shock and uncertainty of the tragedy.