Turkish police fire tear gas in Istanbul on May Day protesters
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ISTANBUL - Turkish police fired tear gas and sprayed water at protesters and detained several people when scuffles broke out in May Day celebrations in Istanbul with some protesters trying to get to the main Taksim square which was closed by authorities.
Security was tight across Turkey's biggest city which was twice hit this year by attacks blamed on Islamic State. About 15,000 police were deployed for May Day celebrations while police scanned the streets from helicopters overhead.
A 57-year old male was killed in an accident after he was run over by a police water truck while trying to cross the street, broadcaster CNN Turk reported.
