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The number of dead in Turkey in attack on wedding rises to 41 (UPDATED)

Türkiye Materials 5 May 2009 02:43 (UTC +04:00)
The number of dead in Turkey in attack on wedding rises to 41 (UPDATED)

In the Turkish village Sultanshehmuz in Mardin province unknown armed men attacked on a group of people, celebrating a wedding, killing 41 people, injured many others, the Assistant Governor of Mardin province Mehmet Bashir Ayanogli said.

"What happened is not like a terrorist act", said Ayanogli.

It is expected that the death toll to rise, Turkish newsagency Cihan reported.

The attackers used grenades and long-barreled arms.

The injured taken to hospital. At the scene of the crime law enforcement officers arrived. Investigation under way.

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