8-Storey Apartment Building Collapses in Istanbul, 2 Dead (PHOTOS)

The incident occurred Wednesday in the Maltepe district of the Turkish city. NTV reported that the building had 14 flats, and some people could be buried under the wreckage.

According to Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya, at least two people died and six more injured due to the building’s collapse.

At the moment there is no official data about the causes of the incident, however, the broadcaster reported earlier that some witnesses heard a sound similar to a blast before the events.

The authorities, addressing the reports, have ruled out the possibility that the collapse could have been caused by an explosion.

BREAKING: A Six story apartment building collapses in the Maltepe district of Istanbul's Asian part of the city.
Major rescue operation underway for trapped people under the rubble. pic.twitter.com/Zz5njugnlp

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Police and firefighters are at the scene of the incident, trying to clear the debris in search of potential victims.

Cevizlide mahallemizde 6 katlı bina çöktü #Kartal pic.twitter.com/SL8QfVkARj

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