an hour agoSeven - story buildings near Istanbul are reported to be in ruins
Periskopi(7 months ago)
(7 months ago)A residential building has collapsed on the outskirts of Istanbul, leaving the possibility that some persons are trapped under the rubble. Local authorities and emergency teams have been sent to the scene immediately to start rescue operations. According to local media, two families lived in the building, with a total of seven members. Whether they were inside [...] is still unknown
Local authorities and emergency teams have been sent to the scene immediately to start rescue operations.
By Local mediaTwo families lived in the building, with a total of seven members.
It is still not known whether they were within the moment of the collapse, and authorities are working to confirm the number of affected persons.
A residential hosting collapsed in the underbs of Istanbul
Local media report that two families, a total of seven people, lived in the building. It's still strange when they were inside at the time of the collapse.
The tragedy... Pic.twitter. com/8 Do IbLUZN
) NEXTA (@nexta tv) October 29, 2025
The tragedy occurred in the town of Gebze, located some 60 km from Istanbul, near a construction site for a new subway line.
The causes of the collapse are not yet clear, but authorities are investigating the possibility of structural or influence from the nearby construction of the subway line. Rescue teams are using special equipment to dig up the ruins and are working carefully to avoid further injuries, while neighbours and local communities have expressed concern and shock at the incident. /Periscopi/
