Video shows chaos after explosion in Istanbul square

Footage shows the aftermath of an explosion in Sultanahmet square in central Istanbul, Turkey

An explosion at Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district, which is popular with tourists, has injured several people on Tuesday, Turkish media reports said.The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.

Private NTV television said the explosion was close to a park that is home to a landmark obelisk.

Source: The Telegraph
 

The state-run Anadolu Agency said several police and medics were sent to the area.
Policemen secure an area at the historic Sultanahmet district. Police sealed the area, barring people from approaching in case of a second explosion.

The Sultanahmet neighbourhood is Istanbul's main sight-seeing area and includes the Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque.