Manhole explosion shuts down part of Times Square in NY

There was a sudden explosion in the square (Times Square) on the evening of the 10th, scaring the people to flee. It was later confirmed that the excessive accumulation of underground gas caused the sewer fire.

Several media reported that the loud explosion occurred at about 6:45 p.m. on the 10th at West 43rd Street near Seventh Avenue.

In the exposed footage, it can be seen that as soon as the explosion sounded, the people panicked immediately.