An explosion of unknown origin, "related to terrorism," occurred in Manhattan, New York, today causing four people injured.
New York City Police (NYPD) is responding to information about an unknown blast in 42nd Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan, and routes A, C and E are being evacuated. , will continue to update, "AFP news lead NYPD wrote on Twitter.
According to the BBC, the explosion occurred at the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT), a federal bus station, near Times Square. The cause could be a tube bomb exploded below the station.
Police arrested a suspected person involved in the blast. The suspect was a 27-year-old man, wrapped around him. The name burns in the hands and abdomen but not life-threatening. The offense seems to come from Bangladesh and may act in the name of the Islamic State (IS).
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called the blast a "terrorist plot." "Thank God the attacker did not reach the goal," he said.
Moment of explosion occurred in Manhattan, New York
Videos spread on social networks about the moment the explosion occurred.
The accident killed three people but was not life-threatening. Residents were asked to stay away from the area for police duties.
US President Donald Trump has been notified of the incident, according to the White House.
"There was a stampede on the stairs when people tried to get out," said Diego Fernandez, a passenger at PABT. "Everyone panicked, running and screaming."
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