A 'Loud explosion' reported in street in Manhattan, New York

About 2 am (BST), on the 18th of September, a loud explosion was experienced in the streets of Manhattan - New York. 

According to the police report, "several" people were injured and taken to the local hospital.

Witnesses said the loud explosion occurred at the junction of 23rd street, 6th Avenue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. 

The actual caused of this explosion is yet to be revealed.

More information to be revealed as soon as possible.