On October 1, a boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, caved in, trapping dozens under its rubble. After 48 tense hours, video footage captured the moment rescuers pulled a child alive from the debris—a glimpse of hope amid the tragedy.
Officials say over 90 students remain unaccounted for as rescue teams deploy drones, sniffer dogs and heavy machinery to locate survivors. Families from across Indonesia are anxiously awaiting news, gathering near the site with prayer and resolve.
One parent, speaking to local media, described the wait as "every second feels like a lifetime." The collapse has sparked a wider conversation about school safety and infrastructure standards, not just in Indonesia but across emerging economies facing similar risks.
As floodlights illuminate the night-shrouded ruins, volunteers, engineers and first responders are united by a single mission: bringing every student home. With the clock ticking, each minute counts in a race to transform rubble into deliverance.
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Child pulled alive from rubble with over 90 still missing in Indonesia
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