The Aporia
On Thursday, a seven-story building partially collapsed in the Maltepe district of Istanbul's Asian side, trapping at least seven people, including a 6-year-old child. The cause of the collapse remains unknown as an investigation is ongoing. Rescue teams have pulled five individuals from the rubble but are still working to reach two more trapped occupants amid warnings that further collapses could occur. Governor Davut Gul reported that residents from upper floors were safely evacuated, though rescuers made contact with the young victim and are attempting a new approach to rescue them.