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Two explosions shook the Turkish town of Reyhanli in the southern province of Hatay bordering Syria.(Breaking News)

Several explosions have hit the southern province of Hatay’s Reyhanlı Town district on the Turkish-Syrian border. At least 18 people were reportedly killed, while dozens were injured.

“Two car [bombs] were set off in front of the municipality,” Interior Minister Muammer Güler told reporters, but other reports indicated that there were three or more explosions.

Initial reports described many casualties have been brought to nearby hospitals by ambulance.

A person is evacuated from the site where car bombs exploded on May 11, 2013 near the town hall in Reyhanli, just a few kilometres from the main border crossing into Syria
A person is evacuated from the site where car bombs exploded on May 11, 2013 near the town hall in Reyhanli, just a few kilometres from the main border crossing into Syria

The municipality building has also been severely damaged, according to reports.

A wooden building close to the municipality has crumble following the explosions. The power is reportedly out in the town. Police has taken extreme security measures.

The explosions have caused massive panic in Reyhanlı, leading many locals to try and leave town, according to reports.

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