"According to preliminary data, an explosion occurred in the area of Buyukcekmece in the Hurriyet quarter. As a result of the explosion, one person died," the administration said in a statement.
İstanbul'da patlama: En az 1 ölü [BAS News]https://t.co/ZwtK028ZZl pic.twitter.com/3uuGeDXu5l
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According to reports, fire crews are on the scene and continuing their emergency efforts.
İstanbul Büyükçekmece'de bir binada meydana gelen patlamada bir kişi hayatını kaybetti. Patlamanın nedeni araştırılıyor.#SonDakika pic.twitter.com/rjZvIjrjvo
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After the explosion, police arrived at the scene, in addition to a large number of paramedics.
Locals claim the explosion was caused by a natural gas leak. Authorities are still on the scene investigating the incident.