Strong blast kills at least 34, injures 125 in Turkish capital Ankara

At least 34 people were killed and 125 others were injured after a strong blast took place in capital Ankara’s Kızılay Square on Sunday, Health Minister Mehmet Müezzinoğlu announced.
A bomb-laden vehicle reportedly exploded between two passenger buses near crowded bus stops located at the heart of the city. Many vehicles and buses were reported completely or seriously burned.

A Turkish official later said that initial findings suggest PKK or a PKK-affiliated terrorist organization carried out the attack.

Speaking after an emergency security meeting, Health Minister Mehmet Müezzinoglu said 125 people were wounded, 19 of which are in serious condition. He said that 30 of the fatalities died at the scene while the other four perished at hospitals.

Interior Minister Efkan Ala said Sunday’s attack won’t deter the country from its fight against terrorism. He confirmed the blast as a car bomb that targeted civilians at a bus stop.

He said authorities have obtained evidence but won’t make an announcement on those responsible until the end of the investigation.

Sunday’s bombing in Ankara was the 3rd attack that targeted the Turkish capital in recent months. (Daily Sabah)