A bus explosion in the western Turkish city of Bursa has killed at least one person and injured eight others, Report informs referring to the Turkish media.
The 24 TV channel reported that the incident occurred on April 20 morning. An explosion occurred for unknown reasons in a bus carrying employees of the local pre-trial detention center. The version of the terror attack is not ruled out, investigation is underway.
While the injured were being taken to nearby hospitals, the vehicle was towed to a gas station. The cause of the explosion is being investigated.
According to the first statements of the prison staff, the possibility of a terror attack is being considered. The Bursa police chief is currently inspecting the scene.
Governor of Bursa province Yakup Canpolat told reporters that, according to preliminary information, an improvised explosive device with remote control was used.