BBC reports that the explosion was an alleged suicide bomb attack which has left one person dead.

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Further reports by the Turkish media say six people have been confirmed injured in the bomb blast.

Frequently hosting tourists - especially on weekends - the attack on Istiklal Street, is coming barely a week after an attack in the capital, Ankara, killed 37 people.

The attack was claimed by a Kurdish militant group, saying it was in revenge for Turkish military operations against Kurds.

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