Two killed after building partially collapses in Turkiye’s Istanbul
Summary
A seven-storey building partially collapsed in Istanbul, Turkiye, killing at least two people and trapping others. Rescue teams are searching for survivors and evacuating nearby buildings due to the risk of further collapse.Key Facts
- The building collapse happened before dawn in the Maltepe district on Istanbul’s Asian side.
- At least two people died, and eight more were rescued from the rubble.
- Rescuers believe two people are still trapped inside the collapsed building.
- A 6-year-old child was reported trapped and rescuers made contact with them.
- The lower three floors, including a ground-floor shop, caved in unexpectedly.
- Nearby buildings were evacuated as a safety precaution against more collapses.
- The cause of the collapse is unknown, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Istanbul has a program to replace old, earthquake-prone buildings with safer housing.
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