At least two killed after building collapses in Turkey's Istanbul: Official
 |
| Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building in Kartal district of Istanbul, Turkey, on Feb 6, 2019. (Photo: AFP/Yasin Akgul) |
It was not immediately clear why the building, in the Kartal district on the Asian side of the city, had collapsed.
Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya told reporters at the site that 43 people were registered in 14 apartments at the address, but that the top three floors of the building had been built illegally.
Yerlikaya also said there was a textile workshop on the ground floor that was operating without a license.
The chairman for Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said search and rescue operations were underway. President Tayyip Erdogan sent the interior and environment ministers to the site, state-owned Anadolu agency reported.
Emergency teams pulled at least three people out alive as crowds surrounded the site.
Roads leading to the building were blocked by vehicles and crowds.
What the stars mean:
★ Poor ★ ★ Promising ★★★ Good ★★★★ Very good ★★★★★ Exceptional
Tag:Related Contents
Latest News
More News
- Thailand asks Laos to waive visa fee at border checkpoints to boost tourism (October 21, 2024 | 17:23)
- Laos pledges to continue efforts to empower girls (October 21, 2024 | 17:17)
- Chinese electric vehicle maker to build plant in Indonesia (October 21, 2024 | 17:12)
- Vietnam Elevator Association introduces Elevator Safety Application to the world (October 18, 2024 | 09:00)
- A taste of the future - the go-to spot at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 (October 15, 2024 | 16:11)
- Jakarta to impose household waste levy (October 14, 2024 | 16:49)
- China, Laos plan to build connectivity development corridor with Thailand (October 14, 2024 | 16:19)
- Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged (October 14, 2024 | 16:00)
- Indonesia aims to become key chain in global EV industry (October 14, 2024 | 15:59)
- RoK, Singapore to deepen AI, defence cooperation (October 09, 2024 | 16:18)
Mobile Version