British Consulate General Short May Be Under Rubble, But There Is Nothing Definite

ISTANBUL - Istanbul Mayor Ali Mufit Gurtuna said on Thursday that they had not contacted with British Consulate General Roger Short yet.
Gurtuna told A.A correspondent that Short was missing and could be under the rubble after the blast that occurred in front of British Consulate General in Beyoglu district.
''I was there. Efforts continue. There was restoration in main building of the British Consulate. There were also teams in the secondary buildings of the Consulate. The bomb exploded in front of the secondary building. Teams are exerting efforts. A statement will be made after everything is illuminated. There is a possibility that Short might be under the rubble. Efforts continue. We have not contacted with him yet,'' Gurtuna said.
(BRC-AÖ) 20.11.2003