New York police investigating explosion at Port Authority station
Injuries have been reported near a major bus terminal in downtown Manhattan, New York after a suspected explosion which has prompted the arrival of emergency services.
The explosion took place at Port Authority station near Times Square in the early hours of Monday, with US news networks reporting that one person has been detained over the incident.
"The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan," the NYPD said.
Several subway lines have been shut down as a result of the incident, with the police adding that they will publish more information as it becomes available.