Reports of explosion in Manhattan

BillyBobBS

Breaking now from NY. Explosion in mid town Manhattan. :mad:

As usual a lot of stuff on Twitter claiming this that and the other. Fingers crossed it's nothing.

The high horse brigade

BillyBobBS wrote: »

Breaking now from NY. Explosion in mid town Manhattan. :mad:

Yeah at a bus terminal, very little info yet
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42312293

Laois_Man

Corner of 42nd st and 8th ave

That's where the Port Authority bus terminal station is

Tabnabs

Several people were injured Monday morning when a device exploded at the Port Authority bus terminal on 42nd Street, according to law enforcement sources.

One person is in custody after his device partially detonated inside a tunnel, sources told The Post.

Police and firefighters have responded to the scene, where the bomb squad also has been deployed.

The NYC Office of Emergency Management said commuters should expect delays.

There was no immediate word on what prompted the response between Eighth and Ninth avenues.

https://nypost.com/2017/12/11/explosion-reported-at-port-authority-bus-terminal/

BillyBobBS

Lot of Irish in Manhattan of course living and on holiday this time of year. Very little info thus far.

"Small pipe bomb" according to ABC news. Suspect in custody.

Laois_Man

Hope not obviously, but with these things, you always fear it's the first of a series of events

pilly

Looks fairly minor thank god.

Dr Crayfish

I had to pour hot water over my friend's car windscreen this morning so he could drive me to the Dart station

Gatling

Minor explosive suspect already detained according to reports

Dr Crayfish

Dr Crayfish wrote: »

I had to pour hot water over my friend's car windscreen this morning so he could drive me to the Dart station

Would you please have a bit of decency and respect?

You could do serious damage to your friend's windscreen by pouring hot water on the frozen-over glass.

Luke warm water in future, or you could find yourself walking to the Dart station not before long.

BillyBobBS

Dr Crayfish wrote: »

I had to pour hot water over my friend's car windscreen this morning so he could drive me to the Dart station

I suppose in your mind that sounded funny.

Dr Crayfish

BillyBobBS wrote: »

I suppose in your mind that sounded funny.

I'm just trying to point out what a bloody non event this is, in a city 1000s of kilometers from here.
There were probably 100s of Americans shot dead over the weekend, why no thread about them?

BillyBobBS

BillyBobBS wrote: »

I suppose in your mind that sounded funny.

Likewise, on my part, it's not funny at all. But these comments are no more useless than the early, speculative posts which normally cover these threads as information is scarce.

Speaking of which...

Reports at the moment say that the bomb went off prematurely as the person-in-custody was transporting it.

The Backwards Man

Dr Crayfish wrote: »

I'm just trying to point out what a bloody non event this is, in a city 1000s of kilometers from here.
There were probably 100s of Americans shot dead over the weekend, why no thread about them?

There's a good chance this might be one of them no good dirty Muslim cnuts though, we have to take every opportunity we get.

milehip

The Backwards Man wrote: »

There's a good chance this might be one of them no good dirty Muslim cnuts though, we have to take every opportunity we get.

Nice, see ya later.

Dr Crayfish

Dr Crayfish wrote: »

I'm just trying to point out what a bloody non event this is, in a city 1000s of kilometers from here.
There were probably 100s of Americans shot dead over the weekend, why no thread about them?

Pipe bomb in a fairly major city is a pretty big deal.

It's really odd that they went for a pipe bomb. Doesn't seem like ISIS regular attacks, but thankfully they've managed to capture the suspect alive, so they'll learn why he did it.

Reports saying he had a second explosive, so could have been much much worse.

Worth pointing out that where the attack happened is supposedly among the busiest transport hubs in America.

Mr.Crinklewood

https://twitter.com/AMDC315/status/940213780562300928

Hector Bellend

It's been reported on the one o'clock news

DrumSteve

The Backwards Man wrote: »

There's a good chance this might be one of them no good dirty Muslim cnuts though, we have to take every opportunity we get.

The nuance in this post will get lost in this thread so you'll probably get carded and banned.

But I see what you did there. Well played.

I really wouldn't be surprised if it's in retaliation for Trump and Jerusalem.

Plus the assumption is that the bomb went off earlier than expected, since the bomber got injured.

Roger Hassenforder

Dr Crayfish wrote: »

I'm just trying to point out what a bloody non event this is, in a city 1000s of kilometers from here.
There were probably 100s of Americans shot dead over the weekend, why no thread about them?

Pipebomb in NYC?
A bit more than a "bloody non event"

He/she started a thread about this as obviously he has interest/concerns/ulterior motives. Id be interested to know what happened though.
You should start a thread on these other killings as you seem excercised by them.

The Backwards Man

DrumSteve wrote: »

The nuance in this post will get lost in this thread so you'll probably get carded and banned.

But I see what you did there. Well played.

I don't mind getting my hands dirty for a clean conscience.

On topic though, it seems like this could have been a lot worse this morning.

splinter65

If the bomb was strapped to him (Sky News) and went off and he’s fit to be arrested, then he needs to write a strongly worded letter to whoever made that bomb.
Possibly himself.

Pac1Man

Jesus. And I was only there in 2007.

Jobs OXO

Another Isis inspired attack. Time to clean house....

FrancieBrady

splinter65 wrote: »

If the bomb was strapped to him (Sky News) and went off and he’s fit to be arrested, then he needs to write a strongly worded letter to whoever made that bomb.
Possibly himself.

Detonator went off, bomb didn't.

Still needs to write a letter of complaint though.

DrumSteve

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I don't mind getting my hands dirty for a clean conscience.

On topic though, it seems like this could have been a lot worse this morning.

LMAO, **** that card came out quick. I spoke too soon.

chatticusfinch

No indication of motive yet, gonna need to wait and see yet, I think.

frag420

Will you use Cilit bang?

Jobs OXO wrote: »

Another Isis inspired attack. Time to clean house....

The Backwards Man

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Detonator went off, bomb didn't.

Still needs to write a letter of complaint though.

Depending on how it was wired, he'll probably have to dictate the letter.

Widdershins

Two explosions according to a friend near the sites. Boards jokes are tasteless as usual.

''******* was supposed to go into Manhattan today to interview for an internship but she backed out at the last minute because she suddenly felt unsure about the job. Last night a pipe bomb exploded in a subway passageway underneath the Port Authority Bus Terminal that resulted in several injuries. An hour ago another one exploded and the bus terminal is being evacuated. ******* would have taken the bus to the Port Authorityl and walked down that corridor to the subway to get to the office for the interview this morning if she hadn't cancelled. I'm actually shaking.''

Are Am Eye

FrancieBrady wrote: »

"Detonator" went off, bomb didn't.

Evil Inc are going to have to get their quality control shit together.

silverharp

a normal day in west dublin so

razorblunt

Jobs OXO wrote: »

Another Isis inspired attack. Time to clean house....

Hey up, you from Barnsley?

Red_Wake

I don't understand why you'd need to build your own explosives if you live in the US.

You can definitely get something higher quality and more destructive at a reasonable price.

Omackeral

Hopefully no Dubs caught up in this.

BillyBobBS

Roger Hassenforder wrote: »

Pipebomb in NYC?
A bit more than a "bloody non event"

He/she started a thread about this as obviously he has interest/concerns/ulterior motives. Id be interested to know what happened though.
You should start a thread on these other killings as you seem excercised by them.

"Ulterior motives"? I started the thread because an explosion in NY is newsworthy. If other posters are concerned about other stuff start a thread about it.

Some pathetic stuff on the thread from the usual suspects.

byronbay2

Pac1Man wrote: »

Jesus. And I was only there in 2007.

:eek::eek: Prayers for you today!

Omackeral

byronbay2 wrote: »

:eek::eek: Prayers for you today!

The prayers only work if they're accompanied by thoughts.

#SendingPositiveVibes

super_furry

Pac1Man wrote: »

Jesus. And I was only there in 2007.

I only watched Sex and The City last week.

Really makes you think.

Venom

Red_Wake wrote: »

I don't understand why you'd need to build your own explosives if you live in the US.

You can definitely get something higher quality and more destructive at a reasonable price.

True but it might set off flags and get the attention of law enforcement.

Jerichoholic

Pac1Man wrote: »

Jesus. And I was only there in 2007.

Thoughts and prayers go out to you, but don't worry it won't be long until a NYC Facebook frame will be available and then everything will be just fine.

Are Am Eye

Red_Wake wrote: »

I don't understand why you'd need to build your own explosives if you live in the US.

You can definitely get something higher quality and more destructive at a reasonable price.

Surprisingly no, they don't sell bombs in shops in US.
You can buy black powder or extract same from legally bought ammunition - which is main ingredient of p1p$ b0mm

AnneFrank

#blamedonaldtrump

splinter65

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Detonator went off, bomb didn't.

Still needs to write a letter of complaint though.

Under the Sale of Goods and Services Act that detonator would be either not fit for purpose or not as described.
Either way it’s definitley one for Judge Judy.

OnDraught

BillyBobBS wrote: »

"Ulterior motives"? I started the thread because an explosion in NY is newsworthy. If other posters are concerned about other stuff start a thread about it.

Some pathetic stuff on the thread from the usual suspects.

You are the usual suspect.

splinter65

Are Am Eye wrote: »

Evil Inc are going to have to get their quality control shit together.

Conor Pope might do a consumer rights piece on it in the Times.

AnneFrank

It could have been Amir Khan for getting voted off IAC

splinter65

splinter65 wrote: »

If the bomb was strapped to him (Sky News) and went off and he’s fit to be arrested, then he needs to write a strongly worded letter to whoever made that bomb.
Possibly himself.

Apparently, the fact that more of these attacks don't come to fruition is partly because real life terrorists tend to be more like those in the movie Four Lions than those in The Siege.

Of course, this is no help to the poor victims when one of these guys do eventually get their method right, as some do (Boston). Still, it's some comfort to know that never mind police/intelligence agencies foiling their plot, these guys can and do foil it themselves.

Suspect has been identified as a 20 year old Bangladeshi male.

Image allegedly showing bomber post explosion. NSFW.

https://mobile.twitter.com/NYCityAlerts/status/940220408137224193

topper75

Deleted User wrote: »

Suspect has been identified as a 20 year old Bangladeshi male.

Why didn't this post get a red card? Reads a little more politely than Backwards Man's one, but says the very same thing.