3 floors of a 7-storey building collapsed in Maltepe! Governor Gül: 5 of 12 people were rescued
Quick Look
- Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that a ground plus 6-storey building built in 1987 collapsed.
- The building has a total of 12 apartments and 33 registered residents.
- While 14 people were registered in the 4 flats damaged in the collapse, it was stated that there could also be guests or citizens who were outside.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that a ground plus 6-storey building built in 1987 collapsed. The building has a total of 12 apartments and 33 registered residents.
Istanbul Governor Gül said, "The building here was built in 1987. It is a ground floor plus 6 floor building. The ground floor is used as a shop and the 6 floors are used as flats. There are 12 flats in total. According to the records in the population system, the total number of people living in the flats is 33 people. Among the flats, 4 flats on the ground plus 2 floors were damaged as a result of the collapse. As a result, according to our records, a total of 14 people are registered in the 4 flats. Sometimes we can have fellow citizens who come as guests. Sometimes we live in the flat. "We can have fellow countrymen living and living abroad," he said.
'A BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN 1987'
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Structural inspection of the building and control of similar risky buildings will be increased.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the cause of the collapse?
- How many people have been identified as injured or dead yet?
- When did emergency response teams arrive in the area?
- Does the resident of the damaged flats need temporary shelter?






