13 injured as building collapses in Turkey

A two-story building collapsed in eastern Turkey's Malatya on Tuesday, Report informs, citing Daily Sabah.

According to a statement by the local authorities, Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) rescued at least 13 people from the rubble so far from the collapsed building and 10 still remain missing.

Search and rescue efforts are still ongoing to rescue the remaining people believed to be trapped under the rubble.

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said in a statement that nearly 30 ambulances have been dispatched to the area so far.

The incident occurred on a busy street in the city of Malatya as residents filled shops on their way home from work.

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