4-Story Building Collapses in Istanbul's Bahçelievler District

A 4-story building in Istanbul's Bahçelievler district collapsed after being evacuated due to sounds coming from its columns. The building, located in Yenibosna Merkez Mahallesi and constructed in 1988, contained 22 apartments and shops. Following its evacuation, the building collapsed yesterday evening, narrowly avoiding a major disaster. Footage of the collapse has emerged. Security measures were taken in the area, and some surrounding buildings were also evacuated as a precaution. The incident in Istanbul's Bahçelievler began with a report of sounds coming from the building's columns. Thanks to the prompt actions of the authorities, a major catastrophe was averted. The building's collapse caused damage to a nearby empty building. However, due to the evacuation of the surrounding buildings, no loss of life occurred. Extensive security measures were implemented in the area following the incident.