NYC Explosion

Explosion rocks NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood, injuring at least 25 people

A massive explosion rocked the Chelsea neighborhood in New York City, injuring at least 25 people, according to the city's fire and police departments. None of the injuries appear to be life-threatening. Investigators believe that it may have been caused by an explosive device in or close to a dumpster. Gas has been ruled out as the cause of the explosion, reports CNN.

White House officials say that President Obama has been informed of the explosion, "the cause of which remains under investigation."

(FastCompany)

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The explosion in the area of 23rd Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues happened at about 8:30 p.m. police said. “Several” of those injured were brought to area hospitals, J. Peter Donald, a police spokesman, posted on Twitter.

Photos and accounts posted on social media showed large crowds — as well as a large law enforcement presence — in the area near where the explosion occurred.

(Washington Post)

This is apparently the dumpster in which something exploded:



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