Risk of collapse in another building in Gebze: Governor's statement on evacuation

Cracking sounds were heard from the building opposite the one that collapsed in Gebze. Kocaeli Governor Aktaş, in a statement following his inspection, noted that there was a crack in the building's load-bearing column and stated that the evacuation process had been completed.

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Teams were mobilized after cracking sounds were heard in another building located near the one that collapsed in the Gebze district of Kocaeli.

Evacuation procedures for the 6-story building have begun.

Fire department teams were dispatched after cracking sounds were heard from a building on Issıkgöl Street in Gebze.

While the building was being evacuated, teams took extensive security measures in the surrounding area. AFAD teams were sent to the building.

GOVERNOR AKTAŞ: THE BUILDING HAS BEEN EVACUATED

Kocaeli Governor İlhami Aktaş stated in his announcement that the 6-story building, which was at risk of collapse, had been evacuated.

Stating that there was a crack in the building's load-bearing column, Aktaş announced that a total of 21 apartments in 3 buildings had been evacuated.