Two people have been killed after a building partially collapsed in Istanbul’s Maltepe district, according to Al Jazeera.
Emergency crews rescued eight survivors from the rubble as the operation continued at the site. Authorities faced concerns that further parts of the structure could collapse, complicating efforts to reach those affected.
Maltepe is on Istanbul’s Asian side, a densely populated area where any major structural incident can quickly draw a large emergency response.
The reported deaths and rescue operation underline the immediate safety risks posed by unstable buildings in major urban areas. No further details on the condition of the survivors were provided in the initial report.