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Istanbul Governor's Office issues statement on detentions following landslide in Büyükçekmece

The Istanbul Governor's Office announced that the owner of the construction company, the site manager, and a company employee have been taken into custody regarding the landslide that occurred at a construction site in Büyükçekmece.

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Published: 20.09.2026 00:46 Updated: 20.09.2026 00:46
Istanbul Governor's Office issues statement on detentions following landslide in Büyükçekmece

In a statement issued by the Istanbul Governor's Office, it was reported that a landslide occurred at a construction site located in the Alkent 2000 neighborhood of Büyükçekmece district at approximately 18:40, and that teams dispatched to the region have initiated search and rescue operations for construction workers identified as A.M. (39) and B.M. (28) who were trapped under the debris.

It was noted that B.M., who was pulled from the debris as a result of the efforts, was taken to the hospital by medical personnel for treatment, and that search and rescue operations for the construction worker identified as A.M. are ongoing.

The statement included the following: "Within the scope of the investigation initiated, the construction company owner Ö.T., site manager T.U., and company employee N.Ş. have been apprehended and taken into custody.

The investigation proceedings regarding the apprehended suspects are continuing."



News Source: İHA

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