NEW YORK: Police and firefighters are at the scene of a possible explosion in New York City, and authorities say 25 people suffered minor injuries. Police spokesman J. Peter Donald said on Twitter that the possible explosion happened at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday on West 23rd Street in the Chelsea section of Manhattan. The Fire Department tweeted that none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening. Numerous emergency vehicles are in the area, which is a major thoroughfare with many restaurants. The reports of a possible blast comes hours after a pipe bomb exploded in Seaside Park, New Jersey, shortly before thousands of runners participated in a charity 5K race to benefit Marines and sailors.

Source: New Strait Times September 18, 2016 02:03 UTC