Tragedy in Gebze: Building Collapse Highlights Construction Failures
A seven-story apartment building collapsed in Gebze, Turkiye, killing two and trapping five family members. Authorities rescued an 18-year-old girl, while her younger siblings perished. The cause is unknown, but nearby metro construction is suspected. Turkiye’s lax construction codes are under scrutiny as earthquake risks persist.
- Country:
- Turkey
A seven-story apartment building collapsed in Gebze, northwestern Turkiye, early Wednesday morning, leading to the death of two and the entrapment of a family of five under the rubble.
Authorities successfully rescued Dilara Bilir, aged 18, while her siblings, Hayrunnisa, 14, and Muhammed Emir, 12, were confirmed deceased.
The cause of the collapse remains unclear; however, local officials suspect nearby metro construction may have been a contributing factor. This incident raises concerns about Turkiye's enforcement of modern construction codes in earthquake-prone areas.
Advertisement
ALSO READ
-
Demolition Chaos: Mahim Building Collapse Injures Two
-
Tragedy Strikes Gebze: Building Collapse Traps Family
-
2 injured as building collapses during demolition in Mumbai
-
Stalemate in Turkiye: Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Talks Face Setbacks
-
Aftershock Anxiety: Western Turkiye's Buildings Crumble Following Quake
Google News