Port Authority explosion reports prompt police response in New York City

Police are responding to reports of an explosion near New York City’s Port Authority during Monday morning’s rush hour, prompting evacuations on multiple subway lines. NYPD and the FDNY confirmed to Fox News they are investigating reports of an explosion “of an unknown origin” near 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue. Police tweeted A, C, E subways lines are being evacuated. -- More...

Big police/fire presence near Port Authority NYC. Subway entrances closed. Something going on pic.twitter.com/DigFBm8psd

— Ed Baig (@edbaig) December 11, 2017

BREAKING VIDEO: Moment of explosion at 42nd St and 8th Avenue in Manhattan pic.twitter.com/JwygdnnwNb

— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) December 11, 2017