At least 30 people have been killed after an explosion in the Turkish capital, with unconfirmed reports the blast was caused by a suicide bomber<br />This is the shocking moment a suspected terrorist blast went off in the Turkish capital as peace protesters danced.<br /><br />At least 30 people have been killed and 126 injured after an explosion in Ankara this morning, with unconfirmed reports the blast was caused by a suicide bomber.<br /><br />In the footage above you can see dozens of people waving flags and singing before they're rocked by a huge blast behind them.<br />Pictures from the scene show blood on the streets and peace flags in tatters, with reports of two explosions in the centre of the city.<br /><br />Turkish government officials say the blast was a terrorist attack, and are investigating claims a suicide bomber was responsible.<br />The blast occurred ahead of a planned "peace" march to protest against the conflict between the state and Kurdish militants in southeast Turkey.<br /><br />Dogan news agency video footage showed those involved in the march tending to wounded individuals lying on the ground while hundreds of people wandered around the streets.<br /><br />The cause of the blast was not immediately clear but a government official told Reuters it was being investigated.<br />Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is to hold a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Yalcin Akdogan, government officials and security chiefs at noon local time in response to the attack, Davutoglu's office said.<br /><br />The explosion occurred at a time of growing security concerns in Turkey, and three weeks ahead of a parliamentary election.<br /><br />More on this breaking story to follow.
