American Red Cross is on the scene of an explosion in northern Manhattan.
- New York 03/12/2014 (AP)

The organization has disaster responders on site, including mental health professionals. An assistance center has been opened at P.S. 57, on 115th Street between Lexington and Third avenues.

The explosion leveled two buildings at Park Avenue and 116th Street, killing two people and injuring 18 others. Some people are missing.