Turkish capital Ankara rocked by fatal explosion

[HAIDER]

An explosion has taken place in the Kizilay neighbourhood of the Turkish capital Ankara, and reports say some people have been injured.

The cause of the blast is not yet clear.

Witnesses say the explosion happened near the main bus station on Ataturk boulevard and close to many government ministries. Some vehicles were on fire.

Last month, a bomb attack on a military convoy in Ankara killed 28 people and injured scores more.

A Turkey-based Kurdish militant group said it carried out that attack.
bbc.com

An explosion has ripped through a park in Ankara, killing and wounding an unknown number of people, a senior security official has said.

Alleged CCTV footage from the incident appeared to show a car slow to a stop as it drives past a stationary bus before a massive explosion obscures the camera. Pictures posted on social media immediately after the blast show a bus almost completely destroyed.

Officials told Reuters that gunfire was heard after the explosion, which occurred near a transit hub in the Kizilay neighbourhood of the Turkish capital on Sunday evening.

The blast took place close to Güvenpark. Police have closed the area and emergency services are responding to the incident.

More details soon ...Turkish capital Ankara rocked by fatal explosion | World news | The Guardian

 

[Falcon29]

Can you give source that Kurdish group claimed attack? RIP to dead, all this instability because the world sought to support fundamentalists to topple the Syrian government because it wasn't pro-Israel. If Assad was pro-Israel none of this would have occurred. Israel's supporters are the ones destroying the whole world right now.

 

[Tipu7]

Too bad, just too bad................... Rest in peace poor souls ...................
Who ever did that, must be ashamed of its existence and cause for which they are fighting.................

 

[what]

An explosion has hit central Ankara on March 13. At least five people have been killed according to Doğan News Agency.

The explosion took place in the Güvenpark in the Kızılay district in central Ankara at 6.35 p.m. A number of vehicles were on fire and many ambulances arrived at the scene after the blast.

A bomb-laden car caused the explosion, private broadcaster NTV has reported.

The area is being evacuated as a precaution against a second attack.

While no information has been provided on the number of wounded or dead in the attack, casualties are expected in what is suspected to be a terror attack, according to reports.

A reporter from private broadcaster Habertürk said the blast took place where around 10 bus stops are located.

Explosion hits central Ankara, wounded reported - CRIME

 

[blackeyes90]

In Capital city one hour ago appx. 18:40 unknown car exploded and there are many casualties and EMT's are responding.

Ankara'da patlama

Another note is that US embassy in Turkey issued a Memo about this attack before it happend i wiil upload this Photo if i find it here ;

Messages for U.S. Citizens | Ankara, Turkey - Embassy of the United States

 

[u.MP]

Sad to see Ankara in this state, very concerned for my family.. take care of yourselves and your family guys.

 

[HAIDER]

RIP ...

 

[blackeyes90]

another resource ;
http://english.alarabiya.net/en/New...13/Witnesses-Bombings-in-central-Ankara-.html

and US warning about this attack before it happend.

Messages for U.S. Citizens | Ankara, Turkey - Embassy of the United States

"
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Report of possible threat to Bahcelievler area
March 11, 2016
Embassy of the United States of America

Ankara, Turkey

The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that there is information regarding a potential terrorist plot to attack Turkish government buildings and housing located in the Bahcelievler area of Ankara. U.S. citizens should avoid this area.

We advise U.S. citizens to review their personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings and local events, monitor local news stations for updates, and follow local authority instructions.

For further information regarding Turkey and travel:"

Traffic Camera was captured the Blast ;

Video Galeri - Dha.com.tr

 

[Parul]

Rest In Peace To Dead.

 

[KN-1]

RIP...

 

[Kambojaric]

PKK?
RIP to the dead and best of luck to the authorities to chase down the scum that did this.

 

[Oublious]

Seems not a big explosion like before, and the scums will be pkk. Explosion happen in a bus stop, so ther will be a lot of deads.

 

[u.MP]

On news; 25 people lost their lives at this moment

 

[NL_Turk]

Again in the heart of Ankara. How many people have to die before these akp bastards resign?

 

[blackeyes90]

27 people past away and 75 people are injured according to NTV news