UPDATE 3 - Death toll climbs to 11 in Istanbul building collapse

Another body recovered from rubble, says interior minister

ADDS STATEMENT FROM INTERIOR MINISTER; CHANGES HEADLINE, DECK

By Ammar Nas

ISTANBUL (AA) - The death toll from a building collapse in Istanbul climbed to 11 after a body was recovered, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Thursday.

Soylu added 13 people were also injured.

A seven-story building in Kartal district collapsed Wednesday with 30 residents inside.

Rescue teams are responding to voices coming from the debris and continue rescue efforts.


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