Witnesses describe people ‘running for their lives’ after blast in Chelsea as police examine second device while mayor Bill de Blasio says no link to terrorism Manhattan explosion: police investigate second suspected device – live
unique Jersey pipe bomb targets flee in support of MarinesNew York has been placed on full alert after 29 people were injured in an explosion in the Chelsea area of Manhattan on Saturday evening,with at least one other device being investigated by police in the city.
The cause of the first blast, which one witness said was “like a volcano”, and was believed to have been an explosive device placed in a trash can on 23rd Street,a bustling area of the city on the lower west side a few blocks from the Empire State Building. Related: Manhattan explosion: unique York mayor says 'no evidence yet of terrorism link' live This is the device found at second location, near unique York explosion, and officials say. https://t.co/cpgJgDr4X5 pic.twitter.com/TZr07KwDraVideo shows moment of IED Explosion at W 23 St & 6th Ave in Manhattan pic.twitter.com/O270bZWOzF Related: Pipe bomb explodes near Jersey Shore 5km flee in support of US Marines Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com