31 dead after suspected terrorist attack at Istanbul's international airport
Many more people were injured in the double blast - it's reported that three bombers were involved.
At least 31 people have been killed after a suspected terrorist attack at Istanbul's international airport last night.
Many more people were injured in the double blast - it's reported that 3 bombers were involved.
The incident happened near security scanners at Ataturk airport.
Passengers #embrace after terrorist #attack at Istanbul's #Ataturk airport https://t.co/820wxm7RBe pic.twitter.com/fAb0AKxykp
— Gabriel Ferreira (@GabrielF_SLZ) June 29, 2016
The department of Foreign Affairs says it was not aware of any Irish people caught up in the attack.
Flights in and out of the airport are currently suspended.
CBS reporter Holly Williams is in the centre of Istanbul:
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