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Istanbul Building Collapse Leaves One Dead, Eight Injured

Rescue operations continue as officials investigate the cause of the three-story building's collapse in Kucukcekmece district.

  • Seven people were initially rescued from the rubble, two in critical condition.
  • A man from Turkmenistan was later found dead, bringing the death toll to one.
  • The building, which partially collapsed early Sunday, was reportedly not up to code.
  • Two individuals, including the building owner, have been detained for further investigation.
  • Authorities are still working to free the remaining trapped individuals.
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