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TURKEY TERROR

Shocking videos show moments ISIS suicide bombs blast rips through Istanbul airport

This CCTV shows the moments two suspected ISIS suicide bomber blow themselves up in an airport in Istanbul in an attack that killed at least 31 people.

The terrifying footage shows people calmly walking around the terminal at Ataturk international airport, where the terrorists struck last night.

Apparently unaware of the horror which is about to unfold, the passengers can be seen milling about with their bags.

Suddenly there is a bright flash of light that engulfs the whole screen.

Then a fireball appears in the top right of the picture as shockwaves can be seen rippling through the building.

The force of the explosion knocks some people off their feet, while many of the ceiling fittings and screens displaying flight times are blown loose – with some coming crashing down to the floor.

 Unsuspecting members of the public can be seen walking around the terminal
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Unsuspecting members of the public can be seen walking around the terminal
 There is a sudden blinding flash of light as the bomb goes off
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There is a sudden blinding flash of light as the bomb goes off
 Shock waves ripple through the building and knock people off their feet
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Shock waves ripple through the building and knock people off their feet
 Those closest to the camera turn and run away from the source of the blast
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Those closest to the camera turn and run away from the source of the blast

Finally a cloud of dust drifts through the terminal as people can be seen to turn towards the camera and run away from the source of the terrifying blast.

A senior Turkish official confirmed to the Associated Press that at least 31 had been killed in the horrific attack.

Three suicide bombers are said to have opened fire before blowing themselves up.

Two of the attackers – who are suspected to be ISIS militants – are said to have set off their explosives as police fired at them.

And one witness told he saw one bomber detonate his device as a police officer heroically dived to tackle him.

Witnesses also described the horrific scene in the immediate aftermath of the blasts.

A German woman named Duygu who was present at the scene told Reuters: "Everyone started running away.

"Everywhere was covered with blood and body parts.

"I saw bullet holes on the doors."

 At least 31 people are thought to have been killed and 174 injured after terrorists targeted the international terminal
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At least 31 people are thought to have been killed and 174 injured after terrorists targeted the international terminalCredit: Universal News And Sport (Scotland)
 Witnesses described the bloody scene in the immediate aftermath of the explosions
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Witnesses described the bloody scene in the immediate aftermath of the explosionsCredit: Universal News And Sport (Scotland)
 A total of three suicide bombers are believed to have been involved in the attack
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A total of three suicide bombers are believed to have been involved in the attackCredit: AP:Associated Press
 The death toll for the horrifying incident has continued to rise throughout the night
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The death toll for the horrifying incident has continued to rise throughout the nightCredit: Reuters
 Officials have said the 'vast majority' of the injured and dead are Turkish
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Officials have said the 'vast majority' of the injured and dead are TurkishCredit: Reuters
 The PM interrupted crucial post-Brexit talks with EU leaders to comment
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The PM interrupted crucial post-Brexit talks with EU leaders to commentCredit: Reuters

All flights have now been diverted from Ataturk, including a British Airways plane from London

Heathrow that was due to land last night.

Officials said the "vast majority" of the injured and dead are Turkish, but foreigners are also among the victims.

The British Foreign Office is "urgently seeking further information" out of fears Brits may have been caught up in the attack.

David Cameron interrupted crucial post-Brexit talks with EU leaders to comment on the horror.

He said on Twitter: "Appalled by attack in #Istanbul tonight.

"Thoughts and prayers with all those affected."


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