Indonesia School Collapse Traps Dozens

A multi-storey boarding school in Sidoarjo, Java, Indonesia, collapsed suddenly during afternoon prayers, trapping dozens of students. Rescuers from the Indonesia — National Search and Rescue Agency and other services are conducting a complex operation, using tunnels and thermal-sensing drones, to find survivors. As of Wednesday, five people have been confirmed dead, and 59 to 91 people are still believed to be buried under the rubble. The Indonesia — National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson, Abdul Muhari, stated that initial investigations point to structural issues and construction that did not meet building standards, raising concerns about lax construction standards in Indonesia.