Istanbul: There has been a huge explosion in Istiklal, a very busy area of Istanbul, the capital of Turkey, in which about 6 people died. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the explosion an “attack” on a major street in Istanbul and said six people were killed. Before leaving for Indonesia on Sunday to attend the G20 summit, Erdogan said the blast was a “treacherous attack” and that its perpetrators would be punished. Erdogan said four people died at the scene and two in hospital.
According to information received from the governor of Istanbul, 53 people were injured in the incident. Many people are feared to be injured. According to Turkish local media, the explosion took place on a street full of pedestrians. Many videos after this blast are also going viral on social media, in which a large number of policemen and ambulances can be seen going toward the spot. Istanbul’s governor said in a tweet that some people died and many were injured in the explosion in the city.
According to Turkish media reports, a massive explosion occurred on Sunday in the crowded Istiklal Avenue, in which 11 people were injured. Turkish media gave this information on Sunday. It is seen in the footage that ambulances, fire engines, and police have reached the spot. The reason for the explosion is not clear. People said on social media that shops in the area have been closed.
Flames and loud explosions can be seen in a video posted online. At the same time, after hearing the sound of the blast, people walking in the market are seen running here and there. There is an atmosphere of chaos in the entire area. The blast happened around 4:20 pm. Multiple TV media showed ambulances and police heading to the scene on the popular Istiklal Street in Istanbul’s Beyoglu district.
