Three people die in explosion in residential building in Istanbul

An explosion occurred on the third floor of a three-story residential building in the Turkish city of Istanbul, Trend reports citing Turkish media.

As a result of the explosion, a fire started in a building located in the Kadikoy district.

The governor of the city Ali Yerlikaya arrived at the scene. According to him, the explosion killed three people.

The cause of the explosion was a gas leak in an apartment located on the third floor of the building.

Thanks to the efforts of firefighters, the fire was brought under control.

21:54 (GMT+4) An explosion occurred on the third floor of a three-story residential building in the Turkish city of Istanbul, Trend reports citing Turkish media.

As a result of the explosion, a fire started in a building located in the Kadikoy district. A large number of fire brigades and ambulances were called to the scene.

Thanks to the efforts of firefighters, the fire was brought under control.

According to initial reports, the cause of the explosion was a gas leak in an apartment located on the third floor of the building.

21:26 (GMT+4) An explosion occurred in a residential building in the city of Istanbul, Trend reports citing Turkish media.

The explosion started a fire. A large number of fire brigades and ambulances were called to the scene.

According to the information, one wounded person was rescued from the building.

The cause of the explosion has not been reported.