11.01.2026 19:04
A cargo package left at a site in Zeytinburnu, Istanbul exploded shortly after. The explosion at the information desk caused minor injuries to 2 people, while the incident led to great panic.
A cargo package left at a site in the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul exploded, causing panic. Two people were slightly injured in the explosion.
The incident occurred around 2:30 PM at a site located in the Kazlıçeşme neighborhood. According to reports, the package left by a cargo worker at the reception point at the site exploded shortly after for an unknown reason.
2 PEOPLE SLIGHTLY INJURED
During the explosion, H.A. and H.B., who were at the reception, were slightly injured due to the impact of the blast. Upon notification, police, medical, fire, and AFAD teams were dispatched to the scene. The injured were taken to the hospital by ambulance after the initial intervention of the medical teams at the scene.
THE AREA AROUND THE SITE WAS CLOSED OFF WITH A SECURITY CORDON
After the explosion, the area around the site was closed off with a security cordon by the teams. While the crime scene investigation teams conducted detailed work in the area, no official statement was made regarding the cause of the explosion.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.