At least six people were killed and 53 were injured in an explosion in the center of Istanbul on Sunday.

The governor wished God’s mercy on the people who lost their lives and the people who were injured.

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The explosion might be related to terror

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The Anadolu news agency reported that an investigation had been launched into the explosion.

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Emergency services were at the scene of the explosion on Istiklal Street

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several people could be seen lying on the ground after the explosion.

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Alexander Van der Bellen expressed his sympathies to the people of Turkey and the citizens of Istanbul

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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed Italy’s sympathies to the Turkish government and people

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered his sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives in the blast.

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