Bomb explosion in Turkey’s Istanbul; several got injured

New Delhi: Several people are reported injured in a bomb explosion in Turkey’s Istanbul on Sunday. According to Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya, the explosion occurred at about 4:20 PM in the capital. However, the cause of the bomb blast is yet not clear.

?? — BREAKING: Explosion in Taksim square in Istanbul, Turkey. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/0fyFLeYwkn

— Belaaz News (@TheBelaaz) November 13, 2022

In the viral video on the internet, people can be seen walking on the busy road when the bomb goes off. As soon as people listen the sound, everyone started running to take shelter at any safe place.

After the bomb blast, the Turkish authorities cordoned off the area. The shops of the area were also shuttered and the avenue closed down.

Watch the video below here:

Big Breaking

An Explosion Has Been Reported In Istanbul’s Iconic Istiklal Street, reports of injuries.https://t.co/FojnRvkDM1#Turkey #Istanbul pic.twitter.com/r8E4MLGXkv

— QuickUpdates (@BIGBNOW) November 13, 2022

As per the reports of CNN Turk, 11 people have received injuries. It is suspected this was a suicide bomb blast.

Reacting to the incident on Twitter, the Mayor of Istambul tweeted, ”I received information from our Fire Brigade teams on Istiklal Street. They have launched investigations in coordination with the police. Our healthcare workers are also working hard. Once again, I wish God’s mercy on those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to the injured,”

İstiklal Caddesi’ndeki İtfaiye ekiplerimizden bilgi aldım. Emniyet ile koordineli şekilde alanda incelemelerini sürdürüyorlar. Sağlık çalışanlarımızın da yoğun bir çabası söz konusu. Yaşamını yitirenlere bir kez daha Allah’tan rahmet, yaralılara acil şifa dilerim. pic.twitter.com/unebipMEec

— Ekrem İmamoğlu (@ekrem_imamoglu) November 13, 2022