Celebrities React to NYC Explosion - See The Video
At least 29 people were injured after an explosion on Saturday night (September 17) in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City.
According to the New York City Police Department, the intentional explosion occurred around 8:30 PM and a second device resembling a pressure cooker was found four blocks away later in the night.
“In NY safe &sound saying big prayers for my friends in Chelsea. Everyone be safe. We New Yorkers always stick together. #ChelseaExplosion,” Lady Gaga wrote on her Twitter after news spread of the event.
Although the explosion left the area with significant damage, all 29 injured were released from hospitals by Sunday morning (September 18).
Watch the footage of the explosion happening below…
Click inside to see what other celebrities had to say about the event…
I would like to express my warmest regards, best wishes and condolences to all of the families and victims of the horrible bombing in NYC.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 18, 2016
Sending my love to NYC. Always and forever my city, the city I love and cherish. #ChelseaExplosion
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) September 18, 2016
I am not near Chelsea, but please be safe if you are.
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWilson) September 18, 2016
Explosions on the jersey shore & the city today…this ones close to home.Praying for the injured & the world.Hugging my babies extra tight!
— Nicole Polizzi (@snooki) September 18, 2016
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Be safe New York. I love you. Praying for all those affected by tonight's unspeakable events. Take care of each other.
— Johnny Weir (@JohnnyGWeir) September 18, 2016
Stay safe out there tonight people xx
— Cynthia Erivo (@CynthiaEriVo) September 18, 2016