Report: Large Explosion in Ankara Injures Several People

2016-02-17 0

A large explosion, believed to have been caused by a bomb, injured several people in the Turkish capital on Wednesday, according to media reports.
Private NTV said the explosion occurred during rush hour in an area close to where military headquarters are located as a bus carrying military personnel was passing by.
Several cars caught fire, the report said.
Ambulances were seen rushing toward the scene.
The explosion caused a large fire and dark smoke could be seen billowing from a distance.
Police told The Associated Press they are investigating the cause of the explosion.