A young woman was pulled out alive Monday from the basement of a building which collapsed a week ago in central Turkey, Anatolia News Agency reported.  

Yasemin Yaprakci, 24, was very exhausted and rescuers transfused serum for her, said the report.

A dead body was found near Yaprakci and the rescuers managed to pull it from the debris, the report added.

Another survivor, 16-year-old Muhammet Kalem, was pulled out alive from the debris on Sunday and officials said he was in good condition.

The 11-storey building collapsed in Selcuklu town of Konya Province on Feb. 2, killing at least 85. The officials estimate that the death toll may continue to increase.

Many search and rescue teams throughout Turkey have joined relief efforts at the scene of the collapse and the Red Crescent has sent there humanitarian aid, including tents, blankets and foodstuff.

Turkish woman pulled out from debris in critical condition

The new survivor of a building collapse in the central Turkish province of Konya was not in good condition, Anatolia News Agency reported on Monday.

Doctors found gangrene symptom on 24-year-old Yasemin Yaprakci, who was rescued 157 hours after the building collapsed last Monday, Konya Numune Hospital's chief doctor Riza Saribabisci said.

"There may be fractures in her chest. We have seen symptoms of gangrene. Her health condition is still critical. Doctors are doing what is necessary," said Saribabisci.

Earlier on Sunday, the rescuers pulled out 16-year-old Muhammet Kalem alive from the rubble of the apartment building. He was said in good condition.

(Xinhua News Agency February 10, 2004)