New York: One male suspect has been apprehended by the New York Police Department for his alleged connections with the explosion carried out at New York City’s Port Authority Bus Terminal which is close to the Times Square.
All important subway stations have been reportedly shutdown after the explosion sources revealed. Four persons were injured in the explosion while no casualties have been reported.
#WATCH Site of explosion near Times Square, in Manhattan section of New York City pic.twitter.com/HFLgAjzRBK
— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017
Update regarding explosion at 42nd St and 8th Ave, in the subway: One male suspect is in custody. No injuries other than suspect at this time. Avoid the area. Subways bypassing #PortAuthority and Times Square Stations. Info is preliminary — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017.
The NYPD has not yet confirmed the explosion was a terror attack or an accident but the Police are investigating the case now.
The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available. pic.twitter.com/7vpNT97iLC
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
NYPD has tweeted a single line advisory for the city commuters which read as “The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line is being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available.”
All the subway services through the iconic Times square are currently shut down and restricted. The NYPD’s bureau chief has informed everyone requesting everyone to avoid the incident area.
Subway service and travel through the Times Sq subway station is restricted as we investigate an incident, please avoid the area pic.twitter.com/R8L3HOnqhh
— NYPD Chief of Transit (@NYPDTransit) December 11, 2017
The NYPD & @NewYorkFBI are looking to speak to anyone who was a witness at this morning’s explosion in the Port Authority Bus Terminal or that has information. Call 888-NYC-SAFE or 800-CALL-FBI. Witnesses can also visit @NYPD10Pct at 230 W. 20th Street, #Manhattan. #PortAuthority
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
The New York Times has reported that the Port Authority Bus Terminus has been evacuated.
While Sarah Huckabee Sanders White House spokesperson has tweeted US President Trump has been briefed about the explosion.
.@POTUS has been briefed on the explosion in New York City
— Kayleigh McEnany 45 Archived (@PressSec45) December 11, 2017
More details are awaited.