5 maut bangunan runtuh di Istanbul, SAR tamat

Istanbul has experienced the collapse of a seven-story apartment building, resulting in five fatalities and one death at a hospital, according to Minister of the Interior Mustafa Ciftci. This occurred on Friday following the conclusion of search and rescue operations, as reported by German news agency dpa. Ciftci stated on social media platform X that four fatalities occurred at the site, while one person succumbed to injuries in the hospital, while 14 individuals were successfully rescued from beneath the rubble.

The building collapsed at the start of Thursday. Istanbul Governor Davut Gul informed that a commercial premise in the lower level and four residential units on two upper floors had collapsed, while 14 residents were recorded as staying at the location. A significant portion of the upper floor remained intact, and its occupants were relocated.

Maltepe Mayor Esin Koymen informed Halk TV reporter that the building contained more floors than permitted. As of now, no official explanation has been provided regarding the cause of the collapse. The issue of illicitly constructed floors with additional levels has become widespread in Istanbul, located in an earthquake-prone zone.

Critics allege that the government's construction compensation program, which allows for haram (illegal) construction with fines, has encouraged this practice.