Breaking: 28 dead, 40 injured as twin explosion rocks international airport (updated)

– Twin explosions and gunfire have rocked Istanbul’s Ataturk international airport

– Reports claim 10 people are dead while more than 40 people are wounded from the explosion 

– Four men were reportedly seen leaving the terminal building

Two explosions and gunfire have rocked Istanbul’s Ataturk main international airport, leaving more than 40 people reportedly injured.

Ambulance cars arrive at Istanbul Ataturk airport

Reuters news agency quoting a Turkish official saying, two suicide bombers blew themselves up.

Four armed men were reportedly seen running away from the terminal building after the explosions, according to Turkey’s NTV channel.

However, Istanbul governor has revealed that at least 28 are reported dead from the suicide attack, Reuters reports.

Police have however opened fire to neutralise the suspects at an entry point as witnesses reported hearing gunshots.

A man carries a wounded boy away from the devastated airport

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Pictures posted on social media from the site showed wounded people lying on the ground inside and outside one of the terminal buildings.

~ 40 people wounded in #Istanbul airport blast being transported to hospital: broadcaster Haberturk @ReutersWorld http://pic.twitter.com/FR6srbFTxU

— Christian Thiels (@ThielsChristian) June 28, 2016

2 explosions, gunfire and multiple injuries at IST Istanbul Ataturk International Airport http://pic.twitter.com/yVCzvxPjy5 — 1st Breaking News© (@1stBreakingNews) June 28, 2016

Casualties reported in explosion that rocked Istanbul Airport #Turkey http://pic.twitter.com/iYuMGIxuPU

— 1st Breaking News© (@1stBreakingNews) June 28, 2016

More than 40 injured in attack on Istanbul airport http://pic.twitter.com/hxbihKD4L7 — StandWithUs Israel (@standwithusintl) June 28, 2016

Meanwhile, scheduled flights are not allowed to take off from Istanbul airport, as passengers being transferred to hotels.

Istanbul Ataturk, is Turkey’s largest airport and a major transport hub for international travelers. Recent bomb attacks in Turkey have been linked to Kurdish separatists or the so-called Islamic State group.

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