ISTANBUL — Initial reports indicate at least two people injured after severe weather hits the city located in north-western Turkey.
NTV Television reports part of a stone wall surrounding a cemetery was demolished in the storm, which is responsible for injuring two people. Footage shows rescue crews and residents helping to remove the stones in search of survivors.
VIDEO: Severe Weather Destroys Cars, Houses & Causes Flooding In Istanbul, Turkey.pic.twitter.com/u23FYpNd1n
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High winds toppled a large crane which fell on oil barrels creating a massive explosion believed to be captured in the video below.
Hailstorm caused an explosion in İstanbul. Another acapolyptic view pic.twitter.com/LrmZdpgt4g
— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) July 27, 2017
Heavy downpours disrupted rush hour traffic, stranding vehicles in flooded waters and caused massive airport delays.
Crazy footage from İstanbul pic.twitter.com/FcAqNysfde
— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) July 27, 2017
