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AP NEWS: Explosion on Istanbul’s pedestrian avenue; deaths reported

An explosion on Istanbul’s popular pedestrian Istiklal Avenue Sunday has left people dead and injured, a senior official said. Istanbul Gov. Ali Yerlikaya tweeted that the explosion occurred at about 4:20 p.m. (1320 GMT) and that there were deaths and injuries, but he did not say how many.

The cause of the explosion was not clear. A video posted online showed flames erupting and a loud bang, as pedestrians turned and ran away. Other footage showed ambulances, fire trucks and police at the scene. Social media users said shops were shuttered and the avenue closed down.


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I was planning to go this coming weekend :cries:

 

 

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with the election getting closer and closer this seems staged. This type of things happened right before the elections in the past. i dont know what to think.  erdogan doesnt want to lose and i feel like he will use this to against people like “ if you dont elect me then this will happen more” .

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This is so sad :( may the victims of this rest in peace and I hope they find out what is going on

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RIP :monkey: 

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