How did the explosion occur in New York, USA?

New York City Police Commissioner O'Neill said that the incident occurred at 7:20 a.m. local time that day in an underground passage connecting two subway lines near Times Square and the Port Authority bus station.

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An explosion occurred in Manhattan, New York, USA! The suspect has been controlled by the police

2017-12-12 09:26:12

On the morning of December 11, local time, the Port Authority bus terminal near Times Square in Manhattan, New York, USA There was an explosion and a suspect was arrested. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the suspect in the bombing was a 27-year-old man, Akayed Ullah, an immigrant from Bangladesh who entered the United States on a family immigration visa in 2011. He is a permanent resident of the United States and lives in Brooklyn.

Former New York City Police Commissioner Bratton said that the suspect was influenced by the terrorist ideas of the "Islamic State".

New York Mayor de Blasio announced at a press conference shortly after the explosion that it was a terrorist attack. He said: "Thank God, the criminals did not achieve their ultimate goal."

Preliminary investigation on the scene showed that the explosion was caused by a pipe-like explosive device hung on the suspect and was a low-tech explosion. device. Law enforcement authorities said he intentionally detonated the device, but it went off prematurely. Authorities said it was a suicide bombing. On the morning of December 11, local time, an explosion occurred at the Port Authority bus terminal near Times Square in Manhattan, New York, USA.

It is reported that the suspect's hands, face and abdomen were severely burned and lacerated. He was detained by the police and sent to the hospital for treatment. Three other people at the scene suffered minor injuries.

Law enforcement authorities stated that the suspect acted as an individual. Although he was influenced by the "Islamic State", he had no direct connection with the terrorist organization. According to media reports, he has no record of being arrested.

Monday morning is one of the busiest commute times in Manhattan, New York, and the Port Authority Bus Station is one of the busiest transportation hubs in New York City. The explosion caused chaos during commuting. Police closed the bus terminal and subway stations around Times Square.

However, New York Governor Cuomo said at a press conference after the incident that except for the 42nd Street subway station, other subway stations have returned to normal and the bus terminal will also restart operations.