Breaking: 25 Injured After Major Explosion in New York City’s Chelsea Neighborhood

Cause Currently Unknown

What is being described as a “major explosion” happened around 9:00 PM EDT in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. 25 people are injured, according to the New York Fire Dept.

Subways have reportedly been shut down, and first responders are swarming the area. No official cause has yet been announced. 

CNN reports there may have been an explosive device placed in a dumpster:

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UPDATE I: 10:18 PM EDT –
CNN reports gas or a gas explosion has been ruled out.

 

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