At Least 25 Injured in Explosion in Manhattan

[Alex Murphy]

A powerful explosion rocked the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan on Saturday night, injuring 25 people, shattering windows and forcing the closure of several blocks, the authorities said.

None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening, the Fire Department said on Twitter.

The explosion was reported around 8:30 p.m. at 133 West 23rd Street, near the Avenue of the Americas, the department said, adding that there was a report that it emanated from a Dumpster.

At Least 25 Injured in Explosion in Manhattan