ANKARA, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- A strong blast occurred near a police station in Turkey's southern province of Adana late Thursday, local Dogan news agency reported.

The explosion took place in the central town of Seyhan in Adana at around 19:10 p.m. (GMT 1610), Dogan said, adding that the number of casualties is not available yet.

According to Adana Police Chief Selami Yildiz, an explosive device, which is possibly a home-made sound bomb, was placed under an electrical pole.

The police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene immediately after the explosion.

The investigation is still underway.