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Building 'collapses' in Istanbul - Turkish media Turkey: Five-storey building collapses in Istanbul
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A five-storey building has collapsed in central Istanbul, with fears that people may be trapped inside, Turkish media report. A five-storey building has collapsed in the Turkish city of Istanbul, but it is unclear if there are any casualties.
The building is near Istiklal Avenue, a major pedestrian shopping area, the Dogan news agency reported. City police told the BBC that no-one was trapped in the wreckage, but local media say people may be inside.
A cafeteria was located on the ground floor of the building but it is unclear if anyone was inside, the report said. The building is near Istiklal Avenue, a major pedestrian shopping area in central Istanbul, the Dogan news agency reported.
Firefighters have been deployed to the scene, Hurriyet Daily News reported. It said a cafeteria was located on the ground floor. Firefighters are now working at the scene.
A shopkeeper told Hurriyet newspaper: "Our building is right next door to the collapsed one. That building was emptied some time ago. It was empty. Shops at the entrance were still working."