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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 killed and five wounded in Izmir car bomb

The scene outside the courthouse after the explosion. Credit: ITV News

One policeman and a courthouse employee have reportedly been killed in a car bomb explosion in Izmir.

Izmir's Governor said the car stopped in front of the courthouse before the suspected attackers began a gunfight with police officers using kalashnikov rifles and grenades.

Some of the wounded are believed to be in critical condition.

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