At least 95 killed in twin blast in Turkey's Ankara ahead of peace rally - Daily News

At least 95 people died in two explosions that shook a road junction in the center of the Turkish capital of Ankara on Oct. 10, the largest single terror attack in the country's history, ahead of a "peace" meeting, the Prime Ministry's Coordination Center has said. 

Earlier in the day, Health Minister Mehmet Müezzionğlu said 62 people had died at the attack scene in addition to 24 people who died at the hospitals. 


Some 18 people were under surgery as 28 others were in intensive care, the minister had said six hours after the attack at 10 a.m. However, the toll rose to 95 before midnight.

A total of 246 people were under treatment, with 48 of them beign in intensive care, the center said.  9 policemen were injured slightly. 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan cancelled all scheduled programs. - Read More at hurriyetdailynews

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