Turkish Officials Suspect Terror in Deadly Istanbul Blast
- Six people were killed and more than 80 wounded in explosion
- One arrested after bomb detonated in Istiklal, minister says
Police vehicles and ambulances on Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 13.
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A bomb in Istanbul’s popular touristic district killed at least six people and wounded 81, with Turkish officials saying they suspect a terror attack.
The explosion on Sunday took place in the middle of Istiklal street, which is lined with bars, cafes and shops. Police cordoned off much of the pedestrian area as ambulance crews attended to victims, according to media reports.