Two explosions have hit the main airport in Istanbul, a Turkish official has said, with reports saying around 40 people have been wounded.
Government officials said two suspects blew themselves up at the Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Turkey's largest.
Their explosives were detonated before they went throw the X-ray machine, officials said.
Gunfire was reportedly heard at the scene, while footage showed people running for cover.
Hand grenades were thrown and police opened fire on the attackers, Turkish broadcaster Haberturk said.
Around 40 people had been taken to hospital, Haberturk reported.
One of the explosions happened at the domestic terminal, while another was at the international terminal, NTV reported.
Taxis were ferrying the wounded from the hospital, witnesses told CNN Turk.
More than a dozen ambulances were also seen rushing to the scene.
In recent months Turkey has suffered several attacks linked to Kurdish or Islamic State group militants.
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