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'Many wounded' in Istanbul nightclub attack | 'Many wounded' in Istanbul nightclub attack |
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Many people have been wounded in an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey's NTV reports. | Many people have been wounded in an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey's NTV reports. |
NTV said around 20 to 30 people may have been wounded in the attack, which took place in the Reina nightclub, in the Ortakoy area, at about 01:30 local time (23:30 GMT). | |
The channel says two attackers were involved, while CNN Turk reported they were dressed in Santa costumes. | |
Unconfirmed reports say one attacker may still be inside. | |
Istanbul had been on high alert for any terror attacks, with some 17,000 police officers on duty in the city. | Istanbul had been on high alert for any terror attacks, with some 17,000 police officers on duty in the city. |
There were reportedly several hundred people in the nightclub at the time. |