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| Large numbers of fire trucks and ambulances converged on the scene (Reuters) |
At least 25 people have been injured in an explosion in New York City, officials say.
Fire trucks and ambulances converged on the scene after what witnesses described as a "deafening" blast in the Chelsea district of Manhattan around 21:00 (01:00 GMT on Sunday).
FBI and Homeland Security officers are at the scene, a local councillor said.
The cause of the explosion is unclear. It comes just hours after a pipe bomb exploded in a New Jersey town.
None of the injuries appear to be life threatening, the New York Fire Department said.
Witnesses described seeing people run in all directions following the "incredibly loud" blast.
Unconfirmed reports said the blast went off in a dustbin, smashing the windows in a nearby building.
The New York Police Counterterrorism Bureau confirmed that it was investigating and shared an image on Twitter that appeared to show a damaged dustbin.
The bomb explosion in Seaside Park, New Jersey, came shortly before thousands of runners were to participate in a charity race there. No injuries were reported.
Fire trucks and ambulances converged on the scene after what witnesses described as a "deafening" blast in the Chelsea district of Manhattan around 21:00 (01:00 GMT on Sunday).
FBI and Homeland Security officers are at the scene, a local councillor said.
The cause of the explosion is unclear. It comes just hours after a pipe bomb exploded in a New Jersey town.
None of the injuries appear to be life threatening, the New York Fire Department said.
Witnesses described seeing people run in all directions following the "incredibly loud" blast.
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| Many residents tweeted pictures of ambulances at the scene |
The New York Police Counterterrorism Bureau confirmed that it was investigating and shared an image on Twitter that appeared to show a damaged dustbin.
The bomb explosion in Seaside Park, New Jersey, came shortly before thousands of runners were to participate in a charity race there. No injuries were reported.
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