The Ministry of Internal Affairs has released information about the collapse of a residential building located in the vicinity of the Station Square.

According to the agency, firefighters immediately evacuated citizens from the area surrounding the collapsed building.

According to the agency, the area is being cleared of debris and active search and rescue operations are underway, and emergency medical personnel are on site.

“Upon receiving a report from the Ministry of Internal Affairs regarding the collapse of a residential building located near the Station Square in Tbilisi, firefighters of the Emergency Situations Management Service and police forces have been mobilized.

After arrival at the scene, firefighters immediately evacuated citizens from the area surrounding the collapsed building.

The location is being cleared of debris and active search and rescue operations are underway. Ambulance crews are on site.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs calls on citizens, as well as representatives of all media outlets at the site, to follow the instructions of the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and observe safety measures”, reads the statement.