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'Our whole high rise shook': Massive explosion rocks Chelsea neighborhood in New York; 'An intentional act'

Emergency crews are on the scene of a possible building explosion in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan which was reported shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday.

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There are no reports of fatalities, although a few outlets are reporting more than 20 hurt in the blast, most with minor injuries.

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Though there’s chatter of an IED exploding in a trash bin, nothing has been confirmed by officials at this hour.

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The mayor is on his way to the scene, but in the meantime, New Yorkers continue to be New Yorkers.

CNN is reporting that a gas explosion has been ruled out.

And Mayor de Blasio has arrived for a briefing from the police.

President Obama had been at a Congressional Black Caucus awards dinner with Hillary Clinton at the time of the blast.

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Update:

Mayor de Blasio said at a press conference around 11:20 p.m. that all signs pointed to an intentional attack.

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Police are actively investigating a possible secondary device four blocks away.

Police have said all they’re going to say for now, but sources are saying there is a second device, which is believed to be a pressure cooker, reminiscent of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Twitchy will continue to update this post as details become available.

 

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