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Building Collapse in Istanbul: Gas Explosion Rescues Ongoing

3/22/2026

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A building collapsed in Istanbul's Fatih district on March 22, 2026, around noon, reportedly due to a natural gas explosion.
Emergency services deployed numerous fire and medical teams to the scene.
Five people were initially reported trapped under the rubble.
Three people were rescued and taken to hospitals.
The Istanbul Governorship confirmed the incident, noting that many buildings do not meet modern seismic standards.

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A building collapsed in Istanbul's Fatih district on March 22, 2026, around noon, reportedly due to a natural gas explosion.
Emergency services deployed numerous fire and medical teams to the scene.
Five people were initially reported trapped under the rubble.
Three people were rescued and taken to hospitals.
The Istanbul Governorship confirmed the incident, noting that many buildings do not meet modern seismic standards.