A sudden blast rocked a Midtown parking garage Thursday evening, leaving two young women injured. The NYPD and FDNY rushed to the scene after receiving a report of an explosion at around 9 p.m., with authorities quickly bringing the situation under control by 9:30 p.m.
Preliminary investigations point to a generator malfunction as the likely cause, but officials are still working to confirm this. Two women, aged 25, were taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where one was in critical condition and the other suffered minor injuries.
According to NYPD officials, no arrests have been made, and there is currently no indication of any criminal involvement. First responders' swift action prevented further damage or potential harm to bystanders.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, with more details expected as the situation evolves.
Preliminary investigations point to a generator malfunction as the likely cause, but officials are still working to confirm this. Two women, aged 25, were taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where one was in critical condition and the other suffered minor injuries.
According to NYPD officials, no arrests have been made, and there is currently no indication of any criminal involvement. First responders' swift action prevented further damage or potential harm to bystanders.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, with more details expected as the situation evolves.