Possible pipe bomb explodes below major bus terminal in NYC, suspect in custody

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A possible pipe bomb exploded underneath the Port Authority bus terminal in New York City today, sending rush-hour commuters scrambling to evacuate near the busy transit hub just blocks from Times Square, police sources said.

The explosive possibly detonated in a passageway underneath Port Authority, sources said.

One suspect is injured and in custody, sources said. The suspect, originally from Bangladesh, has been in the United States for seven years and has an address in Brooklyn, sources said.

Four people were injured, but none of their wounds appear to be life-threatening, the FDNY said.

The NYPD tweeted about the reported explosion at 7:44 a.m.

The Port Authority Bus Terminal was temporarily closed and subways are bypassing Port Authority and Times Square stations.

President Donald Trump was briefed on the incident, said White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he is at the scene.

This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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