Two buildings collapse in Istanbul’s Fatih, people trapped under rubble PHOTO / UPDATED

Two low-rise buildings have collapsed in Istanbul’s Fatih district, leaving people trapped under the debris.

According to TRT, emergency crews, including rescue teams and medical personnel, are working at the scene.

Three people have been pulled from the rubble so far, while search operations continue for two others believed to be trapped.

Preliminary reports suggest that the collapse may have been caused by a gas explosion.

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A building has collapsed in Istanbul’s Fatih district, according to Haber Global.

One person has been rescued from the rubble so far.

Emergency response teams, including rescue units, ambulances, and police, have been dispatched to the scene.

Search and rescue operations are currently ongoing as crews work to locate and extract people trapped under the debris.