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Explosion strikes Turkish city of Izmir

At least two people have been killed and several wounded in a car bomb explosion outside a courthouse in the Turkish city of Izmir.

Two attackers are believed to have been shot dead by police, who are now seeking a third assailant.

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'Two attackers stormed their way into Izmir courthouse'

People were seen leaving the court after the explosion. Credit: ITV News

Two attackers stormed their way into an Izmir courthouse after causing an explosion outside, ITV News understands.

The explosion was caused by a car bomb, the secretary general of the city municipality Bugra Gokce told reporters.

After the explosion - outside Gate C - the suspected attackers entered the building.

Both suspects were killed after being shot by police officers.

Footage recorded inside the courthouse shows dozens of armed security officials walking down the corridors with staff waiting patiently nearby.

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