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Explosion in Turkish city of Izmir, suspected attackers shot by police – reports Two killed in Izmir explosion, suspected attackers shot by Turkish police – reports
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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. A police officer and a courthouse employee have been killed in an explosion outside Izmir courthouse in western Turkey, Reuters reports.
Two suspected attackers have been killed following clashes with police, according to the news agency. At least 10 people were hospitalized after the blast while 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.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.Police officers are believed to be among the injured, according to Dogan.
Ambulances and police teams are at the scene.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 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.A temporary media gag order has been issued on the attack, according to Hurriyet.
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