NEW YORK - A three-storey building collapsed in Manhattan on Monday morning after what may have been an explosion, media and officials said.
"It appears to be an explosion, but it's not confirmed," a Fire Department spokeswoman said.
Television reports said people were trapped inside, but fire officials did not immediately confirm that.
Heavy black smoke rose high above the building, wedged between taller structures on 62nd Street between Park and Madison avenues.
Damage, including shattered windows, could be seen at one of the adjoining buildings.
The building reportedly housed a doctor's office and a beauty salon.
Streets around the area were closed off to traffic as ambulances and rescue units responded just before 9 a.m. (1300 GMT). - CNA/ir
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"It appears to be an explosion, but it's not confirmed," a Fire Department spokeswoman said.
Television reports said people were trapped inside, but fire officials did not immediately confirm that.
Heavy black smoke rose high above the building, wedged between taller structures on 62nd Street between Park and Madison avenues.
Damage, including shattered windows, could be seen at one of the adjoining buildings.
The building reportedly housed a doctor's office and a beauty salon.
Streets around the area were closed off to traffic as ambulances and rescue units responded just before 9 a.m. (1300 GMT). - CNA/ir
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/americas/view/218296/1/.html
