FDNY confirms outdoor explosion in Chelsea, Manhattan.
The situation at 23rd and 6th in NYC. Explosion happened on 23rd, subway station blocked off. pic.twitter.com/NPNjXqIerH
— sᴇʀɢᴇʏ (@sergeydgr8) September 18, 2016
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There are reports of an explosion in New York City:
People evacuated local bars, onlookers filled 23rdSt NYC explosion pic.twitter.com/U7AgyIqrkk
— Liz Mandel (@elisabetherapy) September 18, 2016
Very serious scene at 23rd and 6th Ave in NYC after incredibly loud noise (explosion?) shortly after 8:30 pic.twitter.com/oRv6uU05LM
— Alexandra Sowa, M.D. (@AlexandraSowaMD) September 18, 2016
We are all on the street of #Chelsea in #nyc not idea of what's happening. pic.twitter.com/Zni7ZsbIhL
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) September 18, 2016
Omg!! We are all on the street in #chelsea on 23 rd and 8av. Still not idea of what just happened. pic.twitter.com/0hsxunPfdf
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) September 18, 2016
The situation at 23rd and 6th in NYC. Explosion happened on 23rd, subway station blocked off. pic.twitter.com/NPNjXqIerH
— sᴇʀɢᴇʏ (@sergeydgr8) September 18, 2016
I have not idea of what just happened . A huge explosion next to my building in #Chelsea #nyc #manhattan #explosion pic.twitter.com/p71SJDR10Q
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) September 18, 2016
I just heard a big explosion my apartment was shaking .
I have no idea of what's happening #nyc #explosion— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 8:56 PM EST:
Loud explosion in Chelsea. #nycexplosion anyone know what that was?
— Melissa J (@MJshoots) September 18, 2016
Scene at 23rd and 6th pic.twitter.com/t2ucKI1h9Q
— Jason Calabretta (@JasonCalabretta) September 18, 2016
More from #Chelsea pic.twitter.com/xc4NbC9e53
— Jason Calabretta (@JasonCalabretta) September 18, 2016
6th avenue shut down pic.twitter.com/GjCemQEX6s
— Jason Calabretta (@JasonCalabretta) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 8:59 PM EST:
Breaking: FDNY confirms outdoor explosion in Chelsea, Manhattan. This is a developing story
— Tri-State Weather (@tristateweather) September 18, 2016
Very serious scene at 23rd and 6th Ave in NYC after incredibly loud noise (explosion?) shortly after 8:30 pic.twitter.com/oRv6uU05LM
— Alexandra Sowa, M.D. (@AlexandraSowaMD) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 9:05 PM EST:
Just kicked out of the diner due to explosion next door #Chelsea #23rdstreet #nyc pic.twitter.com/PtnfCT0YJD
— Brian R (@trainsflyby) September 18, 2016
Chaos at 23rd street between 5th and 6th. We're hearing a building blew up. #explosion #nyc #Chelsea pic.twitter.com/jbl6qNfJfD
— Cooper Lawrence (@CooperLawrence) September 18, 2016
Cops and fire engine sirens all over Chelsea – a bomb or IED device just went off at 23rd and 6th avenue. No word on injuries.
— Corey Johnson (@CoreyinNYC) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 9:10 PM EST:
We are responding to a report of an explosion at 23rd St. and 6t Avenue in Manhattan. We will update you w/more when we have it
— J. Peter Donald (@JPeterDonald) September 18, 2016
#BREAKING EMS source tells @PIX11News early patient count from #chelsea explosion is 14. Minor injuries so far.
— Anthony DiLorenzo (@ADiLorenzoTV) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 9:12PM EST:
https://twitter.com/TEN_GOP/status/777313301927759872
I’m seeing rumors of an IED…
Police are asking people to clear the area. pic.twitter.com/VtcSUarKZu
— Melissa J (@MJshoots) September 18, 2016
Omg so many firemen & cops in #chelsea on 23 rd and 7th. We can see an helicopter too #nyc pic.twitter.com/ynkbpy8YH9
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) September 18, 2016
Huge explosion in my neighborhood #chelsea on the street of 23rd & 6th avenue, we we still have no clue . #nyc pic.twitter.com/YRBvKg8XJc
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) September 18, 2016
Huge #explosion in #chelsea we are all on the street of 23rd & 6th avenue, still without any clue #nyc pic.twitter.com/XddGdYM9x1
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 9:15 PM EST:
Huge explosion in Chelsea blew this dumpster … pic.twitter.com/1lSIGjRyC8
— Chris Duffy (@voicehalf) September 18, 2016
Explosion on 23rd and 6th. These two cars had back windows blown out while driving. 8 year old in back seat injured. pic.twitter.com/aKDra2LaIC
— CeFaan Kim (@CeFaanKim) September 18, 2016
#Chelsea scene pic.twitter.com/n22nMnOAFu
— Jason Calabretta (@JasonCalabretta) September 18, 2016
Police, homeland security gather at scene of NYC explosion in Chelsea 23rd and 6th pic.twitter.com/wYqqwLAxus
— Liz Mandel (@elisabetherapy) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 9:20 PM EST:
Huge explosion in #chelsea I run out of my Appartment W/ all of my neighborhood To see what's happening.. #nyc pic.twitter.com/SY6a54ZjvR
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) September 18, 2016
NYPD pushing everyone back. Perimeter to at least Fifth Avenue. Bomb squad on the scene.
— CeFaan Kim (@CeFaanKim) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 9:29 PM EST:
More video:
Huge Explosion one Block away fm my Appartment. Still on the street to find out what happened. #Chelsea #nyc pic.twitter.com/afo5SIMRq6
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) September 18, 2016
It's a mess! We are all on the street. #chelsea #nyc #explosion pic.twitter.com/SbL1a0GkTY
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) September 18, 2016
Police report possible explosion and are searching the perimeter for anything suspicious."If you see something, say something." @NYPDnews
— Melissa J (@MJshoots) September 18, 2016
Coned on scene. This is view from 22nd and 6th looking north. pic.twitter.com/fdlQl2xG9h
— CeFaan Kim (@CeFaanKim) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 9:35 PM EST:
Activity outside building, hearing it was in a dumpster, unconfirmed. #nyc #explosion #chelsea #manhattan pic.twitter.com/5Eb2ENANlQ
— avidor.law (@JonAvidor) September 18, 2016
FBI on scene #manhattan #explosion #chelsea pic.twitter.com/jndHkXOBpB
— avidor.law (@JonAvidor) September 18, 2016
I heard a bang. Sounded liked a collapse of something. Then went out to see huge security cordon in chelsea nyc. pic.twitter.com/7BfNCdfgE2
— Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) September 18, 2016
Lots of police and fire dept. not clear what happened. Reports of explosion in dumpster in chelsea nyc. pic.twitter.com/xxpFCU5qKv
— Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 9:42 PM EST:
Explosion took place at a small Shop called King David Gallery. I believe the owners are Israeli. Everything else remains unclear.
— Meaghan Byrne (@MeaghanByrne_) September 18, 2016
Explosion across the street from apartment. Ok. Little shaken up. There don't appear to be casualties on the scene. pic.twitter.com/l2qwdMxQZE
— Meaghan Byrne (@MeaghanByrne_) September 18, 2016
And to be clear, I think some are reporting casualties but I haven't seen any ambulances. Just police & firefighters. Just observations.
— Meaghan Byrne (@MeaghanByrne_) September 18, 2016
Windows are blown out at St. Vincent de Paul. Directly across street from me. pic.twitter.com/pQFs95TI1c
— Meaghan Byrne (@MeaghanByrne_) September 18, 2016
I am hoping that the owners of the shop are safe. I have bought from them several times.
— Meaghan Byrne (@MeaghanByrne_) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 9:46 PM EST:
From ABC 7 New York:
The FDNY reports that up to fifteen people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries. No fatalities have been reported.
As a precaution, the NYPD bomb squad is searching the area for any secondary devices.
Two cars on 23rd and 6th had their back windows blown out. An 8-year-old who was in the back seat was injured.
I’d like to note also, that at this time, CNN and MSNBC are both ignoring the story, and instead broadcasting Obama’s idiotic speech at the Congressional Black Caucus Dinner. Hope and Change, baby!!!
EXPLOSION IN New York, this is what @CNN is covering pic.twitter.com/zH1rhB0XdN
— el ¡Soopèr! ن (@SooperMexican) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 9:52 PM EST:
25 civilians injured, 24 minor. One serious. According to fdny spokesman. In chelsea nyc.
— Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 10:02 PM EST:
An explosion was reported and also being investigated in Charlottesville, Virginia at a mall:
The Charlottesville Fire Department is investigating an explosion on the Downtown Mall.
The fire chief says there was no fire or smoke from the reported explosion near the Downtown Mall between 3rd street and Water street.
They are currently waiting on a report from Dominion Power.
UPDATE 10:09 PM EST:
Now there are reports of a shooting/stabbing in St. Cloud:
So there are 11 cop cars at crossroads……. shooting and a stabbing. Holy f cloud.
— Madagascar (@MadyGasper) September 18, 2016
Reports of stabbing and shooting victims at Crossroads Mall in St. Cloud @WCCO crew headed to scene. Look for latest at 10.
— Liz Collin (@lizcollin) September 18, 2016
.@KSTP is working to confirm situation at Crossroads Mall in St. Cloud. Reports of shooting/stabbing victims came in around 8:20 p.m.
— Steve Tellier KSTP (@stellierkstp) September 18, 2016
I am en route to Crossroads Mall in St. Cloud due to report of possible shooting/stabbing victims there. Exact details unclear right now.
— Steve Tellier KSTP (@stellierkstp) September 18, 2016
This is Crossroads right now outside of Macy's and Target. They are looking for a man who has stabbed people inside. pic.twitter.com/KU9HJOMYIb
— Jake Sanderson (@BENTBUTTERSTICK) September 18, 2016
BREAKING: Sources tell @KSTP confirmed stabbing at Crossroads Center mall in St. Cloud, multiple victims, suspect taken down and in custody.
— Steve Tellier KSTP (@stellierkstp) September 18, 2016
More from St. Cloud:
@KSTP pic.twitter.com/cdeV1Ogoyz
— Matthew Weaver (@Matth3wJ) September 18, 2016
@jmlustig pic.twitter.com/wSXEotMNAl
— Matthew Weaver (@Matth3wJ) September 18, 2016
@KSTP Video of Scene pic.twitter.com/QugpqvSEi7
— Matthew Weaver (@Matth3wJ) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 10:28 PM EST:
It turns out Charlottesville, VA, was just a transformer explosion:
#UPDATE @CvilleFireDept confirm explosion on Downtown Mall was an underground transformer. @DomVAPower taking control of the situation.
— Tomás Harmon (@NewsplexTomas) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 10:35 PM EST ST. CLOUD:
Crosswoods Mall St Cloud #crosswoodsmall pic.twitter.com/srQO7JD1kh
— Matthew Weaver (@Matth3wJ) September 18, 2016
Instead of a Saturday night watching college football, I'm at Crossroads Mall in St Cloud pic.twitter.com/ZB6oxQBsRk
— Alex Curtis (@TheFalcon724) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 11:10 PM EST:
A possible secondary device has been located @ 27th Street, 6th – 7th Avenues. #NYPD nvestigations are ongoing. Avoid the area @NYPD13Pct
— NYPD Special Ops (@NYPDSpecialops) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 11:29 PM EST:
NEW: NYPD Commissioner: At least 29 people injured in NYC explosion; 1 injury may be serious https://t.co/jNYOEhLh1E https://t.co/YViaJIbXrK
— ABC News (@ABC) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 11:44 PM EST:
The robot is now moving across 27th St now back toward the police unit on 7th Av #Chelsea #ChelseaExplosion pic.twitter.com/nc1Z9Uw07W
— KarlaZabs (@karlazabs) September 18, 2016
BREAKING: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says explosion in Chelsea neighborhood was "an intentional act."
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 18, 2016
UPDATE 11:55 PM EST:
Sources tell Fox News second possible device is a pressure cooker. #Manhattan #Chelsea #ChelseaExplosion pic.twitter.com/KS3iDPKO9P
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 18, 2016
I’m a little iffy on this because I saw it as a rumor before any reporter had it, but there it is. Grain of salt.
FINAL UPDATE:
It was confirmed a pressure cooker, in the style of the Boston Bombing devices.
The area is still shut down:
7am: 6th avenue still shut down after #ChelseaExplosion pic.twitter.com/nsiFYVYHQ4
— Jason Calabretta (@JasonCalabretta) September 18, 2016