Explosion rocks central Istanbul square, some casualties
Explosion rocks central Istanbul square, some casualties
January 12, 2016 | 11:43 AM
Istanbul-blast
January 12, 2016 | 11:43 AM
Last Updated: January 12, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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ResizeISTANBUL — An explosion rocked the central Istanbul Sultanahmet square, a major tourist attraction, on Tuesday, causing some casualties, the Dogan news agency reported.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud blast and video footage on the CNN Turk channel showed police and ambulances at the scene. The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear. —Reuters