SARAJEVO, (Patria) - At least four people were killed and 38 injured in an explosion that rocked central Istanbul. The information about the casualties was confirmed by Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya.
The explosion occurred near Taksim Square, and firefighting teams, police, and emergency medical services are still on the scene.
The Turkish Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation to determine whether the explosion was a terrorist attack, and the case will be handled by five prosecutors.
The location has been evacuated, and the Taksim Mosque has also been closed. A helicopter is circling the area. Security forces with long-barreled weapons are on the streets of Istanbul.
The Turkish Red Crescent announced that it has sent blood supplies to nearby hospitals and that there is no need for additional donations.
The Supreme Council of Radio and Television (RTÜK) announced that a broadcast ban on the explosion has been imposed.
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