"For several weeks, construction work had been taking place at the school, where builders were pouring concrete on two upper floors. The weight of the concrete caused the building to collapse in layers that Indonesian officials described as resembling a pancake. Muhammad fell several times as he fled and was hit by debris, including large chunks of crumbling cement."
"While more than 100 students managed to flee the building, as of Sunday, the number confirmed killed had risen to 40. Rescue teams are still trying to recover bodies, with about 27 more students thought to be under the rubble. On Thursday, it was announced that thermal drones had found no further signs of life. In the aftermath of the deadly incident, questions have been raised about the safety of the structure and why construction work was going on while students were inside."
A multi-story collapse struck the Al-Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in Sidoarjo after builders poured concrete on two upper floors. The added weight caused the building to collapse in layered, pancake-like fashion. More than 100 students escaped, but at least 40 people were confirmed killed and about 27 students are believed to remain under the rubble. Rescue teams continue recovery efforts and thermal drones reported no further signs of life. Injured survivors received hospital treatment for broken bones and severe fractures. Community members questioned why construction occurred while students occupied the building.
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