Explosive substance found in a truck in Diyarbakır

ISTANBUL

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Two hundred kilograms of an explosive substance were discovered in an abandoned truck in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır.

A report was made by a local resident who witnessed the incident. The truck driver had had a minor accident, abandoned the explosive-filled truck and escaped.

"Our bomb squad has demolished the truck. There is no more danger. All our residents are safe." said Diyarbakır Gov. Mustafa Toprak.

The explosion caused a crater 5 meters deep and 2 meters wide.