Explosion Rocks New York City: Multiple People Injured as IED Device Detonates in Downtown Manhattan
BY KYLE BECKER AND JUSTEN CHARTERS
A bomb explosion in Manhattan on Saturday night has left several people injured, as the New York Police Department's Counterterrorism unit investigates for potential ties to terrorism groups.
The explosion left a harrowing aftermath in its wake:
SPONSORED VIDEO: PIPE BOMB EXPLODES AT NEW JERSEY CHARITY 5K BENEFITING MARINES
Reportedly, at least 14 people are injured.
BREAKING: LOUD EXPLOSION WITH AT LEAST 14 INJURED IN#MANHATTAN, COUNTER TERRORISM UNIT ON SCENE.
Overhead footage captured the immediate aftermath, and flames can be seen:
Video of first few secs in #nyc #newyorkcity huge bombing
The bombing follows a similar pipe bomb explosion coming from an IED placed in a trashcan at a Marine charity race earlier today, via News 12:
The beach and boardwalk in Seaside Park have been evacuated due to a pipe bomb explosion in a trash can, which came moments before a major charity race was set to begin.Official sources tell News 12 New Jersey that two unexploded pipe bombs have also been found.
The NYPD Counterterrorism unit is investigating both incidents for signs of terrorism.
We are closely monitoring the incident in #SeasidePark #NewJerseyhttp://abc7ny.com/news/official-explosion-near-5k-race-route-in-seaside-park-not-a-prank/1515595/ …
According to the people who live in the area, the explosion was massive:
The explosion. Was so strong the entire neighborhood are on the street. We still have no idea. #nyc #manhattan
A photo of the dumpster after the device exploded:
Reports of an #explosion in a dumpster at 135 West 23rd Street in #Chelsea.#Manhattan http://7ny.tv/2d72nNC
This is a breaking news story. More information will be provided as is forthcoming.
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