An explosion occured on March 19 in central İstanbul, on the busy İstiklal Avenue in Taksim.

According to  reports, the explosion was near the Demirören Mall and two people were injured.

The pedestrian street was completely sealed off and police officers and ambulances were deployed to the area.

At least 5 people were killed and 39  were injured after suicide bomber detonated himself , Governor of Istanbul Province Vasip Sahin stated.