There has been a suicide attack near the Turkish Parliament. The Turkish Interior Ministry has described the attack as a 'terrorist attack'. The ministry said that there were two terrorists near the Parliament. One of them was neutralized by the security forces and the other possibly blew himself up with a bomb. This attack in Turkey happened just before the start of the Parliament session. Two security personnel have been injured in the attack.
Pictures of the site of the attack published by Anadolu Agency #Turkey pic.twitter.com/dPl6a3sihx
According to local media, the bomb squad has reached the spot. They are investigating the spot. The bomb squad is inspecting the area. After the terrorist attack near Parliament, the security of the area has been increased. Traffic has also been disrupted. A police team is also busy investigating the area. A medical team has also been sent to the spot. There is no news of any casualty so far in the attack.
The blast took place a few hours before the opening of Parliament
Turkey's Interior Minister said that a suicide bomber had detonated explosives near his ministry on Sunday. The second attacker was killed in a shootout with the police. Minister Ali Yerlikaya said two police officers were slightly injured during the attack in the Turkish capital Ankara. The attack took place hours before the reopening of Parliament after the summer recess.
Explosion in Istanbul, two people killed
Security forces quickly cordoned off the affected road, while teams from the municipality and the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) conducted rescue and relief operations inside the building and evacuated the trapped people. The explosion was so powerful that its debris fell on nearby vehicles. Many vehicles were damaged. Some people were injured due to falling debris. After the blast, the police had cordoned off the area. The glass windows of the nearby buildings were also broken due to the blast. There was chaos in the area.
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