Part of a 17-story New York City apartment building collapsed Wednesday after what officials believe was a gas explosion.
No injuries were reported in the incident at a New York City Housing Authority Mitchel Houses building located on Alexander Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, according to WABC-TV.
Drones and dogs were being used to search for anyone who might have been injured by falling debris. The building is located across the street from a school.
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The building was evacuated after the explosion, which took place at about 8 a.m..
It was not clear early Wednesday if tenants would be able to return to their apartments.
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