A natural gas explosion in Istanbul's Fatih district caused two buildings to collapse on Sunday, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following the midday blast, with authorities confirming that nine people were trapped under the debris.
Istanbul Governor Davut Gul stated that seven individuals have been rescued and are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. State-run broadcaster TRT later reported that an eighth person had also been recovered and taken to hospital. Efforts continue to locate the final missing person.
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According to TRT, none of the survivors are in critical condition. The collapsed structures included a two-storey building and another of unspecified height.
