Huge explosion leaves at least 11 injured after ‘suicide bomb’ rips through Istanbul city centre

AT LEAST 11 people have been injured in a suspected suicide bombing in the Turkish city of Istanbul, with horror footage showing bodies strewn across the ground. The street was thronged with shoppers when the explosion tore through the centre of the Turkish city. TwitterAt least 11 people have been wounded in a possible suicide bombing in Istanbul, Turkey[/caption] TwitterPanicked crowds were seen fleeing Taksim Square in the city centre[/caption] TwitterThe blast took place on Istiklal Street, a busy shopping route in the Turkish city[/caption] A huge emergency response has been scrambled to the site of the blast on Istiklal Street near central Istanbul’s Taksim Square. At least 11 people have been injured, with no confirmations yet of any possible deaths. It is feared casualty numbers will increase. Footage shows crowds fleeing from the busy square following a loud blast. Turkish journalist Kerim Ulak said: “After the sound of the explosion on Beyoğlu Istiklal Street, intensity began to be experienced. “There are various rumours about the number of injured. However, the opinion of the injured between 5 and 11 is dominant for now. “Let’s state that the number may increase.” Most read in News COULD IT BE YOU? Oblivious Brit sitting on £7m lotto jackpot still unclaimed after 5 months AIRSHOW HORROR Six feared dead after WW2 bomber cut in half in horror mid-air crash INFERNO Huge blaze engulfs building in flames as fire crews scrambled to city centre FAMILY AGONY Family heartbroken as 'adored' toddler, 2, dies in farm tragedy FAMILY UNITED Prince Andrew seen at heart of Royals as family gather at Windsor BRING THEM HOME Moment wives of Russian troops confront generals after 'massacre'