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At least three policemen have been killed in an attack near the US consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul, state media have said. | Three policemen and three gunmen have been killed in an armed attack near the US consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul, its governor has said. |
Television footage appeared to show four dead bodies on the ground in front of the high-walled complex in the city. | The identity of the attackers is still unclear, but they are said to have begun shooting at police outside the main entrance at 1000 (0800 GMT). |
CNN Turk said armed assailants had opened fire from a vehicle at the officers, who were stationed outside. | The ensuing gun battle, which lasted for at least seven minutes, is reported to have left several others injured. |
The US embassy in Ankara told the Reuters news agency it was aware of an incident, but gave no further details. | There are no reports of any injuries to staff working in the consulate itself. |
NTV reported that some bystanders who had been waiting for US visas were also injured in the attack. | After the 11 September 2001 attacks on New York and Washington, the consulate was moved from the centre of Istanbul to a hill on the outskirts. |
| It opened in 2003, and has checkpoints and barriers well away from the main building. |
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