Int’l community saddened by residential building collapse in Georgia’s Black Sea town
The rescue operation, which has been underway for more than 24 hours, continues to find a man allegedly remaining in the rubble. Photo: Interior Ministry press office
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The international community is saddened by the tragic collapse of a residential building in the Georgian Black Sea town of Batumi on October 7 causing the death of eight.
Azerbaijani foreign ministry has tweeted:
The news on collapse of a seven-story building in #Batumi city of #Georgia very saddened us. We present our heartfelt condolences to the families of victims of the deadly incident & wish speedy recovery to all injured. Expressing solidarity with friendly #Georgia. ???????????????? @MFAgovge
— MFA Azerbaijan ???????? (@AzerbaijanMFA) October 9, 2021
Armenian foreign ministry has also tweeted:
Saddened w/news of collapse of a residential building in #Batumi city (Georgia). Our sincere condolences to the families of victims & heartfelt wishes of speedy recovery to all injured. #Armenia ???????? stands in solidarity with friendly people of #Georgia ????????. @MFAgovge
— MFA of Armenia???????? (@MFAofArmenia) October 9, 2021
Ambassador of Sweden to Georgia is also saddened by the tragic incident:
Very saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the collapse of a building in Batumi. My thoughts are with the families of the victims. I hope that those injured will recover, and wish strength to the brave rescue workers in their ongoing efforts.@SwedeninGE
— Ulrik Tideström ???????? (@UTidestrom) October 9, 2021
The International Federation of Red Cross says their teams in Georgia are on the ground supporting rescue efforts.
A residential building collapsed today in #Batumi, Georgia, leaving an unknown number of people trapped under the debris. @RedCrossGeorgia teams are on the ground supporting rescue efforts. pic.twitter.com/79R3N27kSV
— IFRC Europe (@IFRC_Europe) October 8, 2021
The United States ‘extends its heartfelt condolences’ to those who have been affected by the apartment building collapse in Batumi.
Our embassy community will keep those injured and missing, and those who perished, in our hearts and minds. We salute the rescuers who are working tirelessly to save lives and help as many people as possible”, the US Embassy in Georgia wrote on Facebook.
Eight people, including three minors, have died following the collapse of a multi-block residential building in Batumi.
Flags on all government buildings in Georgia will be flying at half mast on Monday as October 11 has been declared a day of mourning.
Georgian officials have been on the ground observng the rescue operaton in Batumi. Photo: Interior Ministry press office
Three people, including the owner of the ground floor, have been detained for carrying out illegal construction works violating the rules of safety.
The rescue operation, which has been underway for more than 24 hours, continues to find a man allegedly remaining in the rubble.