Retaining wall of 5-story building collapses during foundation excavation in Bahçelievler
The retaining wall of an adjacent apartment building collapsed during foundation excavation at an urban transformation site. No deaths or injuries were reported in the incident.
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In the Bahçelievler district of Istanbul, the retaining wall of an adjacent 5-story apartment building collapsed during foundation excavation work carried out as part of urban transformation projects.
The incident occurred around 13:00 on Erde Street in the Merkez neighborhood of Bahçelievler. According to allegations, the retaining wall of the neighboring apartment building collapsed during foundation excavation at a site where a building had been demolished for urban transformation.
The collapse also caused damage to the apartment building's stairs. Upon notification, fire department and municipal teams were dispatched to the area.
As a security precaution, entry and exit to the building were halted for a period. Following an inspection by the teams, residents were allowed to enter and exit the building in a controlled manner.
It was reported that there were no deaths or injuries in the incident. An investigation into the cause of the collapse has been initiated.