New York Port Authority explosion: Live updates as police investigate reports of a blast as terrified tourists stampede at Port Authority bus station
New York police are responding to reports of an explosion at the Port Authority bus station.
Terrified tourists were seen "stampeding" from the scene, according to reports.
A bomb squad has reportedly been dispatched to to the area, witnesses say.
Taking to Twitter this morning, one woman wrote: "Just was stuck in a running stampede at port authority bus terminal due to bomb scare."
She added: "Cops EVERYWHERE."
The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed it was responding to reports of an explosion at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue.
The force tweeted: "The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, Manhattan.
"The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time.
"Info is preliminary, more when available."