An explosion has reportedly gone off at New York’s Main Bus Station – with terrified tourists seen “stampeding” from the scene.
A bomb squad has been dispatched to Manhattan’s Port Authority Bus Terminal following the “large” blast, witnesses claim.
Taking to Twitter this morning, one woman wrote: “Just was stuck in a running stampede at Port Authority Bus terminal due to bomb scare.”
She added: “Cops EVERYWHERE.”
The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed it was responding to reports of an explosion at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue.
The force tweeted: “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.”
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