Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ugur Ibrahim Altay announced that three of the five people trapped under the collapsed building on Beysehir Street in Selcuk Neighborhood were rescued with injuries, while two were found dead. He also stated that the rescue operations have been completed.
From the very first moment of the incident, Mayor Altay, along with Konya Governor İbrahim Akın, closely monitored the efforts on-site and shared the following statement:
"Following the collapse of the Taşoluk Apartment in our city yesterday, our teams immediately initiated search and rescue operations. While the majority of the 79 residents in the building were evacuated before the collapse, unfortunately, five individuals were trapped under the rubble. As a result of the operations, three people were rescued alive and are currently receiving treatment. Sadly, the lifeless bodies of two individuals were recovered from the debris. I extend my condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, may they rest in peace, and wish a swift recovery to the injured."
"I would like to express my gratitude to our Vice President, Mr. Cevdet Yılmaz, who came to the site immediately after the incident in Konya; to AK Party Deputy Chairman Mustafa Elitaş; and to our fellow citizen, Minister of Interior Mr. Ali Yerlikaya, who has been with us from the very beginning. I sincerely thank our Governor, members of parliament, district mayors, the President of AFAD, and the AFAD, Fire Department, Police, Gendarmerie, 112 Emergency, UMKE, and Red Crescent teams who worked tirelessly, as well as all public institutions, organizations, non-governmental organizations, and all citizens who supported us with their prayers."
