Middle East -Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that an explosion in a car near the Syrian border was caused by a bomb in the vehicle.
Three Syrians were killed in the explosion in the southern town of Reyhanli on Friday, security sources said. Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, Erdogan also initial findings showed the explosion may be terror-related.
According to the Demiroren News Agency, the explosion took place in the Reyhanli area. The cause of the blast is being investigated, the press agency said.
But Erdogan said:"According to preliminary information, this incident is related to terrorism. There was likely a bomb there. Three people who died inside the car were Syrians. However, there are no results of the investigation available yet, let's wait", Erdogan told reporters, as aired by NTV broadcaster.
Reynahli is located in Hatay province near the border with Syria, some 750 metres from a local government office, according to local media reports.
Thhe state News Agency, Anadolu News Agency also reported two injured in the blast, adding that ambulances and police rushed to the scene. Security has been boosted in the town, and roads have been blocked. No damage to buildings and infrastructure objects has been done.
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