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Published 17:11 IST, September 13th 2020

Several hurt as sandstorm blasts Turkey capital

A sandstorm hit Turkish capital Ankara on Saturday, shrouding the city and injuring several people, Turkish media reported. Ankara's Governor Vasip Sahin tweeted six people were injured by "flying objects".

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A sandstorm hit Turkish capital Ankara on Saturday, shrouding the city and injuring several people, Turkish media reported. Ankara's Governor Vasip Sahin tweeted six people were injured by "flying objects".

The unusual event started in the Polatli district and spread throughout the city, according to Turkey's state-run agency IHA.

 

Updated 17:11 IST, September 13th 2020

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