Student Narrowly Escapes Deadly Car Bombing in Ankara, Turkey

Student Narrowly Escapes Deadly Car Bombing in Ankara, Turkey
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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After a car bombing in Turkey’s capital killed at least 34 people and wounded around 125 others on March 13, local student Elnaz Hajikhani said her life was saved by a miracle.

The blast occurred on the city’s main boulevard, Ataturk Bulvari, close to Ankara’s main square, Kizilay. It happened adjacent to a bus stop near Guven Park, right in front of the Ministry of Education.

The private NTV news channel said a car, believed to be laden with explosives, detonated close to a bus, setting several vehicles on fire. 

Suddenly I heard a massive explosion. All I could see was a big dark cloud.
Elnaz Hajikhani, university student
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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