An explosion has been reported in New York City at 135 23rd Street (between Sixth and Seventh Avenue). According to RT, the New York Fire Department has confirmed that an improvised explosive device (IED) stuffed inside a dumpster was the likely cause of a blast.
The NYPD Counterterrorism Unit has arrived at the scene and is conducting searches for other devices. At least two buildings were evacuated in the vicinity of the incident.
At least three people were seen being taken away from the scene of the blast in ambulances, according to Reuters. Meanwhile preliminary reports indicate at least 25 people have sustained injuries, though none are thought to be life threatening.
MANHATTAN EXPLOSION:
– Downtown Manhattan
– At least 14 injured
– Reports of second IED found
– Evacuations orderedpic.twitter.com/tuOlLCJaGA— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) September 18, 2016
I have not idea of what just happened . A huge explosion next to my building in #Chelsea #nyc #manhattan #explosion pic.twitter.com/p71SJDR10Q
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) September 18, 2016
BREAKING: Explosion rocks Manhattan as multiple injuries are feared https://t.co/J3PPcsJnTW pic.twitter.com/MBPCoJirHy
— ????????? ????? (@beaver_ch5) September 18, 2016
Manhattan *IED Explosion* W 23 St & 7th Ave. Photo By: @itaycohai video by: @itaycohai pic.twitter.com/spaIg1uCYN
— NYCFireWire (@NYCFireWire) September 18, 2016
RT @pzf: BREAKING PHOTO: REPORTED DUMPSTER EXPLOSION IN MANHATTAN. AT LEAST 25 INJURED. FBI AND ATF EN ROOUTE. pic.twitter.com/2dS9uZaCcd
— ? Jay ? (@Ms_Jaydee) September 18, 2016
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