Rescue efforts are underway in East Java, Indonesia, after a two-story Islamic boarding school collapsed, trapping at least 38 students and workers. The building's "pancake"-like structure with unstable concrete slabs makes rescue operations challenging. Survivors recount harrowing escapes amidst falling debris. Authorities believe survivors are still trapped due to sounds heard from the rubble. The school's unstable foundation and additional construction are cited as potential causes for the collapse.

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