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Explosion in Turkish city of Izmir, suspected attackers shot by police – reports | |
(35 minutes later) | |
An explosion has been reported outside Izmir courthouse in western Turkey. At least 10 people are said to be injured in the blast, Reuters cites hospital sources. | |
Two suspected attackers have been killed following clashes with police, according to the news agency. | |
Dogan News Agency reports that a search has begun for a third suspect, citing the state-run Andalou agency. | |
The news outlet reports that a car bomb exploded right in front of the flag near the courthouse, causing damage to several vehicles. | The news outlet reports that a car bomb exploded right in front of the flag near the courthouse, causing damage to several vehicles. |
Police officers are believed to be among the injured, according to Dogan. | |
Ambulances and police teams are at the scene. | |
The secretary general of the city municipality, Bugra Gokce, confirmed to CNN Turk that the explosion was caused by a car bomb. | |
The carpark was reserved for prosecutors and judges, according to CNN Turk. | The carpark was reserved for prosecutors and judges, according to CNN Turk. |
A temporary media gag order has been issued on the attack, according to Hurriyet. | |