At least one person has been killed and five injured in a bomb attack near a government building in Ankara, Turkey, according to reports.
The incident took place late on Tuesday night, when a car bomb was detonated near the Ministry of Justice in the capital city. According to reports, the explosion went off at around 10:30 PM local time in the Kızılay neighborhood.
Eyewitnesses have reported that the blast was tremendous, with debris thrown up to a one-mile radius. The cause of the explosion is still unclear, but authorities have indicated that the bomb was likely intentionally planted.
So far one person has been confirmed dead as a result of the bombing, while five others have been injured. Their conditions are unclear.
Reuters has reported that the area around the government building has been cordoned off, and security personnel have been deployed to the area. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The bombing is the latest in a series of violence incidents in Turkey, which have been escalating since the failed coup attempt in 2016. Since then, the country has been on alert for potential terrorist attacks.
This is a reminder of the need for vigilance in preventing terror attacks and protecting the lives of citizens. The authorities will continue to monitor the situation and work to bring the perpetrators of this heinous act to justice.
