A three-story building collapsed in the central Konya province of Türkiye

A three-story building collapsed Friday in the central Konya province of Türkiye, triggering an extensive search and rescue operation.

The collapse occurred in the Selcuklu District where witnesses immediately reported the collapse to authorities, prompting the deployment of teams from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, police and emergency services. Search and rescue efforts began after reports that victims may be trapped under the debris.

Authorities urged bystanders to remain silent to facilitate operations. After seven hours of work, three people were rescued. The injured were transported to a hospital by ambulance.