Taksim closed down to traffic due to pipe blast  

Taksim closed down to traffic due to pipe blast  

ISTANBUL

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A construction vehicle has struck a gas pipe in Taksim, halting traffic in the area, according to Doğan news agency.
 
The road between Taksim and Dolapdere was closed due to traffic, while pedestrians are also not permitted to enter the area.
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