At least one person died and several people were injured in an explosion in the heart of Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul.
The blast took place at the centre of a busy street in Istanbul. The local governor said at least one person died in the blast.
An explosion on the iconic thoroughfare Istiklal in the largest Turkish city of Istanbul has reportedly left several injured. It is unclear if there are any fatalities.
The mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, said the blast happened in the iconic Istiklal thoroughfare in Istanbul.
“It is essential to assist our police and ealth teams regarding the explosion on Istiklal Street, and to avoid posts that may cause fear and panic,” Imamoglu wrote on Twitter, DW reported.
Videos circulating on social media showed the aftermath of the blast and people lying on the ground.
The explosion happened around 4:00 pm local time.
