Turkey: Explosion caused by natural gas leak in Fatih District of Istanbul Nov. 16

Event

Authorities are responding to an explosion on Evliya Street in the Seyit Omer Neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul Nov. 16 The blast reportedly occurred due to a gas leak and left at least ten people injured.

Heightened security measures are likely in the impact location in the coming hours. Localized ground travel delays are likely.

Advice

Avoid the incident site in the coming hours. Heed the instructions of officials.