A five-story residential block in the city of Goranboy completely collapsed on Jafar Jabbarli Street, local media reported. Although several residents managed to remove some of their belongings beforehand, many others lost all of their property when the block came down in the evening hours.
According to Report, the building consisted of 60 apartments and had been in an emergency condition prior to the collapse. Relevant government agencies are currently working at the site.
Authorities: Residents Were Evacuated in Advance
Goranboy district executive chief Magerram Guliyev said all residents of the dangerous building had been evacuated a day earlier.
Speaking to Qafqazinfo, Guliyev described a rapidly deteriorating situation:
“The situation became critical early this morning. Stairwells began to collapse, and we heard characteristic internal cracking sounds. We immediately established a 50-meter buffer zone and implemented all necessary safety measures. No one was injured during the collapse.”
He added that a neighboring building is also in hazardous condition. An inspection carried out together with Emergency Ministry specialists confirmed structural risks.
“Residents of that building will also be relocated in the coming days. Overall, a new residential complex for 76 families is planned.”
Collapse Happened Suddenly
Oxu.Az reported that the structure collapsed at around 21:00. Emergency teams, including Goranboy’s executive chief, Aran Regional Emergency Center head Lt. Col. Ramin Orudjev, local police, and other officials, immediately arrived at the scene.
The area remains cordoned off as recovery and safety operations continue.
