Building Explosion Leaves 2 Dead, 18 Injured In New York City On Wednesday Morning

 

At least two people died and 18 injured in a major explosion in New York City this morning, caused by a gas leak that razed two buildings to the ground.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has confirmed that the explosion was caused by a gas leak. Speaking to news men, he said; “This is a tragedy of the worst kind, because there was no indication in time to save people”. He also says some people are still missing and rescue workers are already searching through the rubble of the building for survivors.
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