TBILISI, Oct 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – A multi-block residential building collapsed yesterday, in Georgia’s western coastal city of Batumi, leaving several people trapped under the ruins.
A woman and a child have been rescued from the rubbles, according to local media reports.
Georgian Prime Minister, Irakli Garibashvili, who arrived in Batumi soon after the incident, announced that, about 300 rescuers were searching for 10-15 people trapped in the ruins.
“According to available information, there are about 10-15 people trapped, and we are doing everything to resolve the situation in time. About 300 rescuers are working, they have all the equipment, and intensive work is underway,” Garibashvili said.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs said, it has launched an investigation, to find out the cause of the incident.
