Istanbul, November 13: Turkish media on Sunday reported that an explosion on Istanbul's popular pedestrian Istiklal Avenue has injured 11 people.

Footage showed ambulances, fire trucks and police at the scene. The cause of the explosion was not clear.

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Social media users said shops were shuttered and the avenue closed down.

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