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A seven-story building collapsed in the east of Istanbul

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In the east of Istanbul, a seven-story residential building partially collapsed, seven people remain under the rubble, five were rescued, three of the remaining are in touch, the house was built in 1987.

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The seven-story residential building was built in 1987 and contains 12 apartments, home to 33 people.

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A seven-story residential building partially collapsed in the east of Istanbul.

Seven people remain under the rubble, five were rescued, contact was established with four of those remaining under the rubble, three are being searched.

ISTANBUL, October 8 - RIA Novosti. A seven-story residential building partially collapsed in the east of Istanbul, seven people remain under the rubble, five were rescued, Istanbul provincial governor Davut Gul said on Thursday.

Three floors of a seven-story building collapsed at 05.40 on Thursday night in the Maltepe area. The house was built in 1987 and 33 people live in 12 apartments, Gul said.

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Rescue operations will continue until the rubble is completely cleared.
Very likely · Within days
An official investigation into the cause of the collapse will be conducted.
Likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

What is the cause of the house collapse?
How long will it take to rescue those trapped under the rubble?
Will inspections be carried out on other buildings of the same vintage in the area?