Car explodes in Lower Manhattan near iconic Charging Bull
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority vehicle burned for more than an hour, and officials said no injuries were reported as investigators searched for the cause.
- On Tuesday evening, a vehicle caught fire and exploded near the iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, sending thick black smoke across the busy Wall Street district during rush hour.
- The New York Fire Department responded to Broadway and Stone Street at 5:42 p.m. after reports of the vehicle fire, battling the flames for more than an hour until shortly before 7 p.m.
- Initial accounts suggested the vehicle was affiliated with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority , though officials have not confirmed ownership; eyewitness footage showed bystanders fleeing as the car erupted into flames.
- Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported despite the intensity of the fire, with officials identifying no credible reports of terrorism or foul play at this stage.
- The Charging Bull, one of New York City's most visited landmarks located in a densely populated commercial zone, remains a symbol of Wall Street as investigators continue examining the fire's cause.
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A car explosion caused panic in New York City's financial district. The vehicle ignited before detonating near the Charging Bull, the famous Wall Street bull. No victim is to be deplored.
According to the New York Post, the explosion occurred on Tuesday afternoon outside the headquarters of the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority).The vehicle was affiliated with the corporation.In the images broadcast on social networks, you can see a ball of fire, which unleashed an intense column of black smoke, causing panic among the people who were on the site.Fortunately, the city police detailed that there were no casualties or casu…
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