Just a week after the September 11th anniversary, the new york explosion touched the nerves of Americans.
Beijing, Sept. 19 (Xinhua)-According to comprehensive reports, on the evening of 17th local time, a trash can in Chelsea community in Manhattan, new york, USA was suspected to have been thrown with an explosive device, which injured 29 people. Subsequently, the police found a second suspected explosive device, but the device was later removed without any impact. As of press time, new york authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion. The mayor of new york said that the explosion was "intentional", but as far as the police know, the explosion was "not related" to terrorism.
[29 people were injured]
At about 8: 30 pm local time on the 17th, an explosion occurred at the section of West 23rd Street between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue in new york, injuring 29 people, one of whom was seriously injured. After the explosion, the police and firefighters immediately blocked the area. After investigation, it was found that the explosion was caused by an explosive device placed in the trash can.
After 11 o’clock that night, law enforcement officers found a second suspected explosive device on West 27th Street, a few blocks away from the explosion site. However, the device did not cause any impact, and the police used robots to remove it.
The US media quoted sources as saying that the explosive device was made of a pressure cooker, which was wrapped with tape, wired and connected with a mobile phone for detonation.
In addition, Sputnik later quoted foreign media as saying that the new york police had discovered a "third explosive device", but this news was not confirmed by the new york authorities.
[The explosion is "intentional"]
On the evening of September 17th, local time, an explosion occurred in Manhattan, new york, USA, injuring 29 people. New york Mayor De Blasio (pictured) said that the preliminary investigation showed that it was an "intentional act", but there was no evidence that the explosion was related to terrorist attacks.
New york Mayor Bill de Blasio held a press conference on the explosion in Manhattan on the evening of 17th. He said that the explosion was "intentional", but the cause of the explosion was still uncertain. As far as the police know, the explosion was not related to terrorism.
De Blasio also pointed out that the explosion in new york had nothing to do with the explosion in New Jersey earlier that day. On the morning of 17th, a homemade bomb exploded before the start of the New Jersey Charity Marathon. Although this incident did not cause any casualties, it prompted the authorities to cancel the activity and evacuate dozens of households.
On the evening of September 17th, local time, an explosion occurred in Manhattan, new york, USA, injuring 29 people. The picture shows the rescuers at the scene.
The New Jersey Marathon bombing happened 128 kilometers away from new york. It is reported that the explosive device in this incident was made of iron pipe and exploded in the garbage bin.
In addition, on the 17th, a vicious attack occurred in a shopping mall in St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA. A suspect stabbed at least 8 people with a knife and the murderer was killed by the police.
[White House pays close attention]
Just six days after the 15th anniversary of the "September 11th" incident, an explosion occurred in new york, which not only touched the nerves of new york people, but also attracted the attention of US President Barack Obama. White House officials said on the 17th that President Obama was aware of the explosion in new york, and the allegations of the explosion were under investigation. If he got more information, the President would inform him.
On the other hand, Republican candidate Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton also voiced their voices after the explosion in new york.
Trump said that for the "terrible events" that are happening in the United States and even around the world, "we must be strong, vigilant, and let these things end." In contrast, Hillary’s statement is more cautious, saying that we should do everything possible to support the first-aid personnel on the spot and investigate the incident, so don’t jump to conclusions.
In addition, New York Governor Mo Ye issued a statement saying that New York officials have cooperated with the federal and municipal authorities, and the authorities are closely monitoring the situation. He also urged new york people to remain calm and vigilant.