Explosion Occurs in a Neighborhood of New York; Investigation Ongoing

An explosion has occurred in a neighborhood of New York, leaving several injured. The city's police say they are investigating the cause of the explosion. A spokesperson for the New York Police Department stated, 'Another possible explosive device has been found near the site of the first explosion,' and investigations are ongoing. Bill de Blasio, the city's mayor, has confirmed that police forces are inspecting another location near the explosion site. The mayor also stated that there are currently no signs indicating that this incident is related to terrorism; 'This incident will be thoroughly investigated, but we have no evidence linking it to terrorism yet.' CBS News reports that at least 29 people have been injured or sustained injuries from the explosion. The explosion occurred on a busy street in the Chelsea neighborhood. The New York Times reports that those injured in the incident have sustained minor injuries and their lives are not in danger. Reuters, citing the New York police and fire department, states that they are investigating the incident. CBS News mentions that the cause of the explosion is still unclear, but 'sources' have informed the network that the explosion occurred in a portable trash can. Reuters, quoting a White House official, reports that the U.S. President has been informed about the ongoing investigation into the explosion. This explosion occurred just hours after reports of a homemade bomb explosion near a charity event for the U.S. Marine Corps in neighboring New Jersey. CNN reports that the New Jersey explosion occurred in a trash can, but no one was injured as a result. According to reports, if the New Jersey explosion had occurred a few minutes later, it would have coincided with a large number of people being present at the site.