23.02.2026 23:18
A 5-story apartment building that suffered heavy damage in the February 6 earthquakes in the İskenderun district of Hatay collapsed during demolition work. As the building collapsed, a cloud of dust enveloped the surroundings, and chunks of concrete were scattered onto the street.
A five-story apartment building that suffered heavy damage in the February 6 earthquakes collapsed during demolition work in the İskenderun district of Hatay. The road was closed to traffic due to concrete pieces that broke off from the building.
The incident occurred in the evening hours on Şehit Pamir Street in the Çay neighborhood of the district. The five-story apartment building, which was heavily damaged in the February 6 earthquakes, collapsed during demolition work.
GREAT PANIC! CONCRETE PIECES WERE THROWN ONTO THE STREET
As the building collapsed, a cloud of dust enveloped the surroundings, and concrete pieces were thrown onto the street. Police teams dispatched to the area upon notification cordoned off the region with a security tape, and the street was closed to traffic as a precaution. Initial investigations reported that there were no fatalities or injuries in the incident. Debris removal work has begun in the area.