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In Light of NY Explosion, NJ State Police Reminds Public to Remain Vigilant

New Jersey

The New Jersey State Police remains in contact with the NYPD, and our local, state, and federal partners as they continue to monitor the attack in New York City.

Police are asking citizens of New Jersey to remain vigilant, and that if you see something, say something.

Members of the community are the best defense against terrorism. Anyone wanting to anonymously report suspicious activity by calling 1-866-4SAFENJ, dialing 2-1-1, or emailing tips@njohsp.gov.

Emergency responders Monday at approximately 7:20 a.m. responded to Port Authority Bus Terminal at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue near Times Square for a report of a explosion.

Police shortly after, learned Akayed Ullah, 27 - who was allegedly wearing a homemade pipe bomb - appears unintentionally detonated the explosive in the underground walkway that connects two subway lines.

Police said Ullah was transported to Bellevue Hospital with lacerations and burns to his hands and abdomen. There were three others who transported to Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Queens with complaints of headaches and ringing in the ears.

The incident remains under investigation but at this time police belief the attack appears to be isolated.

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