In central Turkey, the collapse of a four-storey apartment building has left two people dead, according to state-run media.

The bodies of a 23-year-old woman and a man believed to be her husband were recovered from the rubble in Konya, located approximately 160 miles (260 kilometers) south of the Turkish capital, Ankara, as reported by the Anadolu news agency.

Emergency responders successfully rescued three additional individuals from the debris, who are currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.

As the investigation continues, authorities have detained four individuals associated with businesses operating on the building's ground floor.

The incident has drawn attention in the wake of a recent fire that claimed 78 lives at a ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey, prompting scrutiny over adherence to fire prevention measures.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that 79 residents were registered in the building at the time of the collapse, although the exact cause remains undetermined.

The collapse's investigation aims to uncover any potential negligence or structural faults.

This event occurs nearly two weeks before the second anniversary of a devastating earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria, which resulted in over 59,000 fatalities.

The high death toll was partly attributed to non-compliance with building safety regulations.

Turkey has previously witnessed similar tragedies; in 2004, Konya was the site of a 12-storey building collapse that resulted in 92 deaths and 30 injuries, with structural deficiencies and negligence cited as contributing factors.

This latest collapse underscores ongoing concerns regarding building safety standards in the region.