Explosion in NYC Port Authority bus station

[anothermagyar]

Just happened, NYC Port Authority bus station a bomb exploded. A, C, E trains are evacuated.
1 person is in custody.

https://www.rt.com/usa/412715-new-york-city-explosion/

The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available.

The blast reportedly took place at 42nd street and eighth avenue in the vicinity of the Port Authority. Three subway lines are being evacuated as a result of the incident.

The cause of the explosion is not yet clear. Commuters are being urged to avoid the area due to police activity.

The New York Fire Department said it was responding to an incident at the Port Authority bus terminal in Midtown Manhattan, according to Reuters.

 

[Nancy2feathers]

Here is an update:

The suspect, who is understood to be in his 20s, sustained non-life threatening injuries during the explosion, the NYPD has said. No-one else suffered any injuries. The man was reportedly also in possession of a second device, which did not detonate.

https://www.sott.net/article/370927-UPDATE-Suspect-in-custody-after-explosion-at-Manhattans-Port-Authority-bus-terminal-VIDEOS

 

[anothermagyar]

Thank you Nancy!