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An apparent terrorist explosion rocked a busy pedestrian area in Istanbul on Sunday afternoon — leaving six people dead and dozens wounded, officials said.
Footage posted online showed ambulances, fire trucks and police at the scene of the Turkish city’s Istiklal Avenue, a popular thoroughfare lined with shops and restaurants that leads to the iconic Taksim Square.
In one video, a loud bang could be heard and flames seen as pedestrians turned and ran, including parents sweeping their children up in their arms as they fled.
“I was 50, 55 meters away.
