A residential building collapsed in Tbilisi: there are victims (video)

Terrible tragedy in the center of Tbilisi

A terrible misfortune occurred in the center of Tbilisi - part of a residential building collapsed near the metro station 'Vokzalnaya Square'. Rescuers extracted the bodies of two deceased from the rubble, and a 49-year-old woman with multiple injuries has been hospitalized. This was reported by the publication 'Glavkom' citing 'Echo of the Caucasus'.

According to Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, the building was declared emergency and was not subject to restoration. Local authorities offered residents participation in a housing replacement program, but it was not possible to reach a mutual agreement. An investigation into the accident is ongoing in accordance with the law.

• Similar tragedies in other countries
• The situation in Kyiv and Transcarpathia

Similar tragedies in other countries

This tragedy is not one of the last of its kind. Recently, a four-story residential building collapsed in the Turkish province of Konya, and a five-story residential building collapsed in Istanbul. The cause of the accidents was likely a violation of building codes.

The situation in Kyiv and Transcarpathia

In the Solomensky district of Kyiv, over 10% of the housing stock has been damaged as a result of shelling. There were no casualties from these events, but repair work to restore the buildings is planned before the cold season begins. Additionally, a bridge on the T-0710 highway collapsed in Transcarpathia, leaving eight settlements in the Mukachevo district without communication.

Conclusion: A terrible tragedy occurred in the center of Tbilisi when part of a residential building collapsed. Two people died, and one was hospitalized with injuries. Similar accidents are happening in other countries, highlighting the importance of adhering to building codes and maintaining residential buildings in proper condition.