A dramatic incident took place in New York City's financial district, USA, when a car caught fire violently in front of a subway station, sending thick black smoke billowing over the street. Several explosion-like sounds were heard, causing people to panic and flee.
A video recorded by an eyewitness showed a car engulfed in flames in front of Bowling Green subway station, located in the financial and tourist district of lower Manhattan, New York City, on Tuesday evening local time.
The footage showed intense flames with large plumes of black smoke rising into the sky and drifting over Broadway street. During the incident, small explosions were heard intermittently, frightening people nearby.
Local media reported the vehicle is believed to be associated with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), although no further details have been provided.
Firefighters from the New York Fire Department (FDNY) managed to control the fire around 7 p.m. local time. There were no initial reports of injuries, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
.Source :ABC7.com
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