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3 killed, 71 injured in terror attack in eastern Turkey

18 August 2016 10:19 (UTC+04:00)
3 killed, 71 injured in terror attack in eastern Turkey

By Trend

Three victims were killed Tuesday in a terror attack in the eastern city of Van, authorities told Anadolu Agency.

Deputy Gov. Mehmet Parlak said the casualties occurred when terrorists detonated a bomb-wired vehicle near a police station in the Ipekyolu district.

Speaking also to Anadolu Agency, ruling AK Party's provincial head Zahir Soganda said a more than 70 people were injured.

"Among the 71 injured, three of them are in a serious condition and 17 are police officers," according to Soganda, who added that a child was among the dead.

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