At least 49 people have died after the collapse of an Islamic boarding school in East Java, Indonesia. The tragedy occurred when the building’s foundation gave way during ongoing construction on the upper floors, trapping hundreds of mostly teenage students beneath the rubble. Rescue teams have now cleared most of the debris and continue to search for any remaining victims. Footage showed officials carrying body bags from the wreckage. Authorities say many similar schools across the country operate without proper building permits, raising broader concerns about construction safety and oversight. It is still unclear whether the collapsed school had the required approvals.
