An explosion in downtown Istanbul killed four people and injured 38, city governor Ali Yerlikaya said on Twitter.
"According to preliminary reports, an explosion on Istiklal Street killed four people and injured 38 others. Our wounded were given medical treatment," he said.
An explosion hit Istiklal, a pedestrian tourist street in central Istanbul, on Sunday afternoon. A source told RIA Novosti that law enforcers are considering a terrorist act.

















