Eight people, including three children, have been rescued from the rubble of a seven-storey apartment building in Maltepe, Istanbul, while rescue teams continue searching for six others, according to the latest statement from the Istanbul Governor\u2019s Office.<\/h3>\n
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The building\u2019s three lower floors collapsed at around 5:40am today on Dogu Street in the Cevizli district for reasons that remain unknown. Rescue teams evacuated residents who had become trapped on the upper floors.<\/p>\n
Risk of further collapse<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Rescue operations are proceeding with particular caution because of the building\u2019s instability. Authorities have also evacuated neighbouring buildings, Istanbul Governor Davut Gul said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe building is at risk. There is a possibility of collapse. The rescue efforts are being carried out in a controlled manner,\u201d Gul said.<\/p>\n Regarding those taken to hospital, he added: \u201cNo one\u2019s life is in danger.\u201d<\/p>\n The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), firefighters, medical teams and police are operating at the scene. Environment and Urbanisation Minister Murat Kurum said rescue teams continue their efforts to locate those still trapped without interruption.<\/p>\n Prosecutors launch investigation<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Authorities will investigate the cause of the collapse and the building\u2019s permits as part of a judicial and administrative inquiry.<\/p>\n According to the Istanbul governor, the apartment building was constructed in 1987 and contains 12 flats. Official records list 33 residents.<\/p>\n The relevant prosecutor\u2019s office has assigned a deputy chief prosecutor and two prosecutors to investigate the incident.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n