Partial Collapse of Building Retaining Wall in Istanbul
Partial collapse of retaining wall during building demolition in Güngören, Istanbul
During the demolition of a building in Geyik Street, Merkez District, Güngören, Istanbul, a retaining wall partially collapsed, causing damage to a parked car. The incident occurred as part of urban transformation efforts in the area.
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the collapse. However, the parked car sustained significant damage when the wall fell on it. The incident halted the demolition work temporarily, as Güngören Municipality teams were called to the scene to assess the situation.
A report was prepared by the municipality teams regarding the partial collapse of the retaining wall. The image of the scene shows the extent of the damage caused by the incident.
It is crucial for construction and demolition projects to prioritize safety measures to prevent such accidents from occurring in the future. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the retaining wall collapse and to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
