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One killed in IED blast in northwest Turkey: governor

An explosion occurred on a bus in Turkey’s northwestern province of Bursa, one person was killed and several injured, media reported on Wednesday.

It was not apparent who carried out the bombing, Canbolat said, adding that the bomb was planted next to an electric pole and was detonated by remote control when the bus carrying prison guard personnel went past it, Swissinfo reported.

One person was seriously injured in the explosion, while two or three others were injured but have been discharged from hospital, the governor added.

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