(Sabah)
An explosion in the capital city Ankara has resulted in wounding 15, three which are in serious condition. A number of ambulances and firefighters have been dispatched to the scene.
A vehicle parked along Ankara's Kızılay Kumrular Street exploded earlier on Tuesday. According to claims, the bomb placed in the vehicle was the cause of the blast which left 15 injured, three of which are heavily wounded.
The explosion resulted in six other parked cars igniting while also caused damage to a number of buildings located on Kumrular Street. Those wounded in the explosion were admitted to the Numune Education and Research Hospital and the Atatürk Education and Research Hospital. A number of ambulances and firefighters have been sent to the location.
Possibility of further blasts
Meanwhile, police have set up a safety line on Kumrular Street under the suspicion there could be further explosions. Local residents and journalists are currently not allowed to pass through the barrier.
Ankara Governor Alaaddin Yüksel has arrived to the scene of the crime to obtain further information regarding the incident.