02 Jan 2024 | 12:56 PM UTC
US: Emergency personnel respond to reports of small explosions on Roosevelt Island, New York City, Jan. 2
Emergency response ongoing to reports of small explosions on Roosevelt Island in New York City, US, Jan. 2. Traffic disruptions reported.
Emergency crews are responding to reports of small explosions in the Roosevelt Island area in New York City, Jan. 2. The explosions have been reported near maintenance holes, and minor shaking has been reported by nearby residents on Roosevelt Island, as well as in the Upper East Side and Astoria. The cause of the incident remains unclear, but no immediate threat has been reported by authorities at this time. There is a large emergency response along Main Street on Roosevelt Island. There are unconfirmed reports of localized power outages in affected areas.
Transport and business disruptions around the affected area will likely continue over the coming hours.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Check for transport disruptions and seek alternative routes if necessary. Heed instructions from authorities.
