American News sources are reporting that an abandoned automobile left in Times Square at 7th Ave. and West 44th St. has been discovered to have false license plates, and to contain propane tanks, gasoline, burned wiring, and black powder.
Witnesses report a flash from the back of a Nissan SUV, and smoke coming from the back of the vehicle. Police originally responded to reports of a car fire.
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