New York police say a suspect is in custody after an explosion near the Port Authority Bus Terminal Monday morning.
Police have confirmed the male suspect is the only person on the scene injured. Authorities have not confirmed what kind of “device” was used.
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
Early reports suggest the blast was caused by a pipe bomb.
Three subway lines in the area are being evacuated, and a number of other lines are bypassing the 42nd street stop, which is in the heart of Manhattan’s Times Square – a popular destination among tourists.
New York police respond to reports of explosion at bus terminal in Manhattan #NewYork #NYC #USA pic.twitter.com/hjQMiPWEXv
— Darren Oatway (@DarrenOatway) December 11, 2017
White House Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a tweet that President Donald Trump had been briefed on the situation.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio were also briefed.
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