Istanbul [Turkey], November 13 (ANI): An explosion in Central Istanbul on Sunday left 11 people injured, state-run media publication Anadolu agency reported.

The blast occurred on the busy Istiklal pedestrian street, a popular spot among tourists at around 4.20 p.m. local time.

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The police and fire department reached the incident site soon after the blast.

"Explosion occurred at around 4.20 p.m. local time; police, fire department on the scene: Istanbul governor," Anadolu Agency tweeted on Sunday.

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Casualties after the blast as well as its cause are not known yet. Further details awaited. (ANI)

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