There has been an explosion in Turkey. The news of a bomb blast is coming from Taksim Square in the capital Istanbul. Six people have died in the blast. So far, information about the injuries of 53 people has also been received. The blast took place on Sunday in the busiest area of ​​Istanbul. A large number of people were present on this main walkway. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the blast.

Ambulances and fire engines reached the spot after the blast. The police also started relief and rescue operations. The cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained. The area has been evacuated after the blast. Shops have been closed in the area.

The number of people who lost their lives may increase, it is being told that many people are feared to be killed in the incident. In such a situation, the number of casualties may increase. Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya said on Twitter that the explosion happened at 4:20 pm local time. Some people have died in the incident. Many have been injured. However, he did not say how many casualties were there.

Avenue is a busy street popular with locals and tourists alike. There are many shops and restaurants here. Earlier also there were blasts in 2015 and 2017. The responsibility was claimed by the Islamic State and some Kurdish groups.