At Least Two Dead in Explosion, Multiple Building Collapse Reported In New York

The New York Fire Department reported an explosion and multiple building collapse Wednesday morning on 116th Street and Park Avenue in Harlem.

MAN 5-ALARM 1646 PARK AVENUE, MULTIPLE DWELLING EXPLOSION AND COLLAPSE,

— FDNY (@FDNY) March 12, 2014

Now: Photo of #Manhattan collapse. #FDNY has 39 units and 168 members responding. The scene is developing. pic.twitter.com/zWhTmi9Dsm

— FDNY (@FDNY) March 12, 2014

Authorities said at least two people were killed and at least sixteen people were injured, according to the New York Times. The cause of the collapse is still unclear.

Officials also said Metro-North rail service was suspended in the area due to debris on the tracks, according to the Times.

This post has been updated.