Indonesia School Collapse: 59 Missing, 5 Dead as Rescue Efforts Continue
A school in Indonesia collapsed suddenly on Monday, leaving 59 people missing and five confirmed dead. The rescue operation is complex due to vibrations affecting other areas, requiring an underground tunnel for access. The building's collapse has raised concerns about construction standards in Indonesia.
The school, located in Indonesia, collapsed after its foundation pillars failed to support the weight of new construction on the fourth floor. The collapse was so violent it sent tremors across the neighborhood, with a resident feeling a vibration and hearing a noise before realizing it was a building collapse. The head of the Indonesian national disaster management authority, Suharyanto, mentioned in the report, is overseeing the rescue operation.
Distraught families waited anxiously near the site for news of their loved ones. Some broke down upon hearing there were no signs of life. Residents near the school opened their homes to families, and charities offered food and drink to those waiting. Heavy equipment was used in the rescue operation, with extreme caution being exercised. Despite the efforts, rescuers found no signs of life using high-tech equipment like thermal drones. Five survivors were pulled from the rubble on Wednesday, but dozens of children are still believed to be trapped.
Lax construction standards have raised concerns about building safety in Indonesia. Common practice involves leaving structures partially completed for later additions.
The rescue operation continues in Indonesia after a school collapse left 59 people missing and five dead. The collapse has raised concerns about construction standards in the country. Five survivors have been rescued, but dozens of children are still believed to be trapped. Families wait anxiously for news of their loved ones.
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