Several injured in explosion in Istanbul

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Several injured in explosion in Istanbul An explosion at Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, which is popular with tourists, has injured several people on Tuesday, Turkish media reports said. Istanbul governor’s office says at least 10 killed and 15 injured in Istanbul blast. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known. Private NTV television said the explosion was close to a park that is home to a landmark obelisk. The state-run Anadolu Agency says several police and medics were sent to the area. Police sealed the area, barring people from approaching in case of a second explosion. The Sultanahmet neighbourhood is Istanbul’s main sight-seeing area and includes the Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque. Turkey suffered two major bombing attacks last year. news@7days.ae     Read the original story at: Several injured in explosion in Istanbul