An Explosion in Manhattan

Emergency services responded to reports of an explosion in New York City on Saturday night. The cause is unknown.

The blast reportedly occurred at around 8:30 p.m. on West 23rd Street and 6th Avenue in downtown Manhattan. 25 people have been transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the FDNY.

25 injuries to civilians confirmed at 133 W 23 St #Chelsea. None appear to be life-threatening at this time

— FDNY (@FDNY) September 18, 2016

Multiple witnesses claimed on social media they heard a loud noise or boom in the Chelsea neighborhood.

Good God. Heard the boom from a friend's apartment in Chelsea, shook building, sounded like thunder. Praying for everyone's safety. #NYC

— Mary Kissel (@marykissel) September 18, 2016

Major explosion right around the corner from my apartment in #NYC just happened.#safe #chelsea #explosion #rightnow pic.twitter.com/yr2Tfnqp4U

— Aiden Leslie (@aidenleslie) September 18, 2016

This article will be updated.