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At the Istanbul airport Ataturk, two explosions occurred

В стамбульском аэропорту имени Ататюрка произошли два взрыва

At the airport of Istanbul Ataturk which is the largest in the country, two explosions occurred.

On a scene has arrived, dozens of police cars and ambulances. According to preliminary data, there are victims. Eyewitnesses reported about shooting inside the terminal, prior to the explosions, reports CNN Turk.

Journalists clarify that, likely, explosions have occurred in the international arrivals area. According to witnesses, the gunfire was conducted from parked next to the terminal car.

According to the channel, the number of wounded can be quite large. Reports that victims from the airport to nearby hospitals carry about taxi drivers who usually are on duty at the airport.

Local TV channel NTV said that currently the airport Ataturk closed all entrances and exits. In addition, according to journalists of TV channel, at least one of the explosions occurred in the area of domestic flights.

It is reported that currently, the scene came dozens of police cars, rescue teams, fire brigades and ambulances.

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