at least six people He was killed and 81 others were injured, two of them in a critical condition due to an explosion hit The famous pedestrian Istiklal Street in Istanbul on Sunday.
Vice President Fouad Oktay confirmed death The number of dead and injured in Sunday night statement also noting that cause of It is believed that the explosion was a woman who Exploded a bomb.
‘Units involved of Our state is working to find the culprits behind This is outrageous attack President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Press conference before leaving for Indonesia will participate in the G-20 summit.
Initial notes show I played a woman role in He said that the explosion “based on Initial information From the conservative, an explosion can be a suspicious act of terrorism.”
President also vowed that these who launch terrorism against Turkish nation fail.
Shared photos on social media in time of The explosion indicated that it could be heard from afar and that there also flames.
The footage showed ambulances, fire Trucks and police at the scene, and area were evacuated.
The cause of bang still unknown.
earlier confirmation on social Media Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya said: “According to initial reports, in blast that took place on Istiklal Street, 4 people lost their lives and 38 people were injured. Our wounded are treated. we wish May God have mercy on him on those who They quickly lost their lives recovery on the wounded. Developments will be shared with The public. “
in another place post immediately after attackhe wrote: “Today, at about 16.20, there was an explosion in Istiklal Street Division in Beyoglu district. Our police, health, fire and (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority) AFAD teams It was sent to the scene. There were dead and wounded. Developments will be shared with The public. “
