Car bomb kills at least 27 in Turkish capital
PR dla Zagranicy
Nick Hodge
13.03.2016 21:15
At least 27 people were killed and 75 injured when a car bomb went off in central Ankara on Sunday evening.
Firefighters extinguish a burning car at the site after an explosion in Ankara, Turkey 13 March 2016. The explosion which happened near a crowded bus station killed at least 27 people and injured many others, according to latest reports of local media. EPA/STR D
The blast occurred at about 6:40 pm local time, and although no one has claimed responsibility for the attack as of yet, it follows comparable incidents over the last six months.
In October, over 100 people died when two suicide bombers penetrated a Kurdish peace rally in the Turkish capital.
Ivory Coast
Meanwhile, at least 11 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at hotels on a beach resort in the Ivory Coast.
It is understood that tourists, including a French citizen, were among the victims. (nh)