Explosion in Taksim \u0130stanbul… An explosion occurred at 16:13 on Istiklal Street in the Beyo\u011flu district of Istanbul. A large number of health and police teams were sent to the region.<\/p>\n
While the sound of the explosion could be heard even in districts such as Be\u015fikta\u015f and \u015ei\u015fli, it was seen that citizens walking on the street fled.<\/p>\n
Istiklal Street was closed to entrances and exits by the police. Those on the street at the time of the explosion were evacuated from the area.<\/p>\n
Windows of many shops on the street were smashed. Citizens shocked by the impact of the explosion took refuge in the surrounding shops.<\/p>\n
Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya said, \u201cToday, at around 16.20, an explosion occurred in Taksim Istiklal Street in our Beyo\u011flu district. Our police, health, fire and AFAD teams were dispatched to the scene. There are casualties and injuries. The developments will be shared with the public.\u201d said.<\/p>\n
Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya said, \u201cAccording to the first reports, 4 people lost their lives and 38 people were injured in the explosion that took place on Istiklal Street. Our wounded are being treated. We wish God’s mercy on those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to the injured. The developments will be shared with the public.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was learned that at least 15 injured were brought to Taksim \u0130lkyard\u0131m Hospital.<\/p>\n
Ekrem \u0130mamo\u011flu, Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, said, \u201cIt is essential to help our Security and Health teams and to stay away from posts that may cause fear and panic. We will provide healthy information to all relevant teams in the region,” he said.<\/p>\n
An investigation was launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office due to the explosion in the square of Istiklal Street.<\/p>\n
5 Public Prosecutors were assigned to the investigation. In addition, a broadcast ban was issued by the Istanbul Criminal Court of Peace for all visual and audio news and social networking sites related to the explosion.<\/p>\n
In the statement made by the Radio and Television Supreme Council, \u201cA broadcast ban has been imposed regarding the explosion in Istanbul. It is brought to the attention of all our media organizations,” it said.<\/p>\n
President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan said in a statement about the attack, \u201cOur teams continue their work. Those who want to take over Turkey with terrorism will not succeed. According to the latest information we have received, 6 people lost their lives and 53 were injured.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt might be wrong if we say for sure that this is terrorism, but the first developments, the first information my governor conveyed to us, there is a smell of terror here. Escaping there and they found that a woman was playing a role there. The necessary investigation is ongoing, and then the final decision will be made.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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