NEW YORK (PIX11) – An explosion was reported at an East Harlem building Wednesday morning, PIX11 reports.
The explosion happened at a building on 116th Street and Park just after 9:30 a.m., according to officials. A three-alarm fire is raging atop the building.
Huge explosion uptown new york city near metro north train tracks close to 116th..#developing http://t.co/uNZaFsRSKa—
Obi Okere (@obiokere) March 12, 2014
There are reports that people are trapped after part of the building collapsed.
It is unclear what caused the explosion at this time, but Con Ed was requested on rush for a gas leak.
Officials are requesting the Metro-North be shut down at this time.
One person has been reported injured.
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