Ankara blast: At Least 28 Dead In Turkish Capital, Massive Explosion

Firefighters work at a scene of fire from an explosion in AnkaraImage copyrightAP
Witnesses said the blast was heard across much of Ankara

A large explosion in the , has left at least 28 people dead and 61 injured, Turkish officials have said.

A vehicle full of explosives was detonated as military buses were passing by, according to the Ankara governor’s office.

The blast happened in an area close to parliament and Turkey’s military headquarters.

Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag called it an “act of terrorism”.

Large plumes of smoke were seen rising from the area and witnesses said the blast was heard all over the city.

.source-BBC

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