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Building base collapses in Istanbul

Ersin Çelik
08:2925/02/2016, Thursday
U: 25/02/2016, Thursday
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Base of building under construction collapses; several workers trapped in wreck, according to initial reports

The base of a building under construction has collapsed in the Bakırköy region of Istanbul province.



The incident occurred on Abidin Dino Street in Bakırköy during the construction of a house.



According to reports, two workers were trapped in the collapse.



Both workers were rescued after 1.5 hours of rescue efforts.





Previously in February, two buildings, one a five-story structure, collapsed in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul.



The incident occurred on Zambak Street, close to Istiklal Avenue, a busy shopping and nightlife district. No casualties were reported in the incident.


#Istanbul
#building
#collapse
#Turkey
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