Deadly blast hits central boulevard of Constantinople, cause unknown

At least one person was killed and another injured on Sunday.explosion shook A busy pedestrian street in central Istanbulsend Local governor says people flee from violent blast When published video.

ambulance The police immediately banned the entry. Located in the city’s Beyoglu district, the area was buzzing with shoppers, tourists and families as usual., Media such as TRT reported.

The state-run Anadolu Agency said the cause of the explosion was not yet known.

‘Life lost and injured’ MeStambull Governor Ali Yelikaya added on Twitter that the explosion occurred at around 4:20 p.m. local time (1320 GMT).

A Reuters reporter saw a helicopter and several ambulances overhead in nearby Taksim Square.

Kasimpasa Police Station near meold Reuters All crew members were present at the scene, but did not provide further details. Local media said inspectors were at the scene.of T.The Ulkish Red Crescent said the blood was being transferred to a nearby hospital.

Turkey’s RTUK regulator banned coverage of the blast about an hour after it occurred.

(Reuters)