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Ankara blast: Five dead after explosion in Turkish capital Ankara blast: At least 18 dead in Turkish capital explosion
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A large explosion in the Turkish capital, Ankara, has left at least five people killed and 10 injured, the city's governor says. A large explosion in the Turkish capital, Ankara, has killed at least 18 people, Turkish officials said.
The blast happened next to a passing military vehicle, in an area close to parliament and Turkey's military headquarters. A vehicle full of explosives was detonated as military buses were passing by, according to the Ankara governor's office.
Large plumes of smoke were seen rising from the area and witnesses said the blast was heard all over the city. More than 40 people were injured in the blast, which happened in an area close to parliament and Turkey's military headquarters.
Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag called it an "act of terrorism".Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag called it an "act of terrorism".
The Ankara's governor office said the explosion was caused by a vehicle full of explosives that was detonated as military buses were passing by. Large plumes of smoke were seen rising from the area and witnesses said the blast was heard all over the city.
Ambulances and fire engines were sent to the scene.Ambulances and fire engines were sent to the scene.
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Turkey's Prime Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, has cancelled a trip to Brussels, the Reuters news agency reported. Turkey's Prime Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, has cancelled a trip to Brussels.
Turkey has been hit by a serious of attacks recently, and there have been increasing concerns that the country could be targeted by another big attack, the BBC's Selin Girit in Istanbul said. Turkey has been hit by a serious of attacks recently, and there have been increasing concerns that the country could be targeted by another big attack, the BBC's Selin Girit in Istanbul reports.
Last October, an attack at a peace march left at least 99 people dead in Ankara.Last October, an attack at a peace march left at least 99 people dead in Ankara.
Turkey has become more involved in the Syrian conflict and has faced security threats from different groups, including IS and the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).Turkey has become more involved in the Syrian conflict and has faced security threats from different groups, including IS and the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
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