Statement on Explosions in Seaside, New Jersey and New York City

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Statement on Explosions in Seaside, New Jersey and New York City

18 September

There have been reports of two explosions in NYC, in the Chelsea area, both apparently pressure cooker devices. Twenty nine persons have been reported as injured. There was another earlier explosion in Seaside, New Jersey. Reports indicate that the event in NY and NJ seem not to be connected. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been injured or otherwise affected.

So far no Bahamians have been reported to have been affected. We are continuing to monitor the situation.