On Sunday morning (22/3), a building collapsed in the Fatih district of Istanbul. This caused panic and got authorities moving.
Rescue teams arrived quickly. Turkish media reports that there are injuries, but the exact number is still unclear.
TRT Haber ekibi olay yerinden son durumu aktarıyor.
İstanbul Fatih'te doğal gaz patlaması nedeniyle çöken binaların enkazında kalanları kurtarmak için çalışmalar devam ediyor. pic.twitter.com/KQHXelXzEF
— TRT Haber Canlı (@trthabercanli) March 22, 2026
Dramatic videos online show rescuers and bystanders using their hands to dig through the rubble. They are trying to find those trapped inside. The rescue operation is urgent, with every minute counting.
https://twitter.com/i/status/2035651731816673396
The latest reports suggest the collapse may have been caused by a gas explosion. Authorities are investigating. The area is blocked off for safety. Tension is high as searches continue under the debris.
