Istanbul: An explosion rocked a busy shopping street in the heart of Istanbul early on Saturday, Turkish media reported.
The cause of the blast on Istiklal Caddesi street was unknown. Ambulances rushed to the scene, Dogan news agency reported.
Update: 12:25 || Two people killed and seven wounded in suicide bombing in central Istanbul
Update: 12:34 || Istanbul blast was a suicide attack; 2 dead including bomber: Turkish TV
