Explosion at Midtown parking garage sends debris flying, injuring 2 pedestrians

Two people were injured, including one seriously, after an explosion in a parking garage in Midtown Manhattan sent a heavy vent cover flying into pedestrians, according to officials.

The FDNY says the explosion happened just after 9 p.m. at 160 E. 53rd St. between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue.

Officials received reports of an explosion in a parking garage, due to a possible generator malfunction…

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