Car bombs kill 40 in Turkish town near Syrian border

At least 40 people have died and more than 100 were injured in twin car blasts that ripped through the Turkish town of Reyhanli near the Syrian border. The Voice of Russia correspondent Olga Haldiz reports.

At 1.55 pm local time two explosive-laden cars blew up near the local town hall and the post office.
Turkey’s Healthcare Minister Mehmet Muezzinoglu said some 15 ambulances have rushed to the site as well as an ambulance helicopter and two planes to evacuate the wounded.

The town has also suffered a blackout caused by the explosions.
The blasts have sparked violence against Syrians living in the area. Police are on alert.