Blast in Turkish capital Ankara hits military dorm – local TV

A huge explosion rocked Ankara in close proximity to the Turkish parliament building, reportedly hitting a military dormitory. Local media report that a large number of people have been injured.

[Snip]Turkish police said the blast was caused by a vehicle exploding, Reuters reports. Social media users in Ankara say they heard a loud noise all across the city, and posted photos of a huge plume of smoke rising over downtown Eskisehir Avenue. CNN Türk said that military lodging facilities were targeted and there were a large number of casualties. More...

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