Wednesday, 12 March 2014

BREAKING NEWS: '5 Buildings In Explosion And Building Collapse' In New York


Local media reports say police and fire units have responded to a possible explosion and building collapse in New York City.


FDNY confirmed via Twitter that crews responded to a building collapse and fire in Uptown Manhattan on East 114 Street.
Metro-North Railroad says it has suspended all commuter train service in the area.
The explosion happened at a building on 116th Street and Park just after 9:30 a.m., according to officials. A three-alarm fire is raging atop the building.
There are reports that people are trapped after part of the building collapsed.
It is unclear what caused the explosion at this time, but Con Ed was requested on rush for a gas leak.
Officials are requesting the Metro-North be shut down at this time.