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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.
Footage appears to show a number of ambulances and police vehicles outside the Reina nightclub, in the Besiktas area of the city. 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).
NTV says two attackers were involved, with CNN Turk reported they were dressed in Santa costumes. 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.