A 5-story building in Kocaeli’s Gölcük district in Türkiye faced evacuation after a landslide, prompting an aerial assessment. The incident occurred after soil slid due to excavation for construction. A significant portion of the building’s garden collapsed, causing panic among citizens. Fire brigade, police, and municipal teams were deployed, securing the area. Following inspections, the risky 5-story, 6-flat building was evacuated. Out of the 12 residents, some were relocated to Gölcük Municipality guesthouses, and others went to stay with relatives.
Building Evacuated After Landslide in Kocaeli, Türkiye
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