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New York gas smell shuts trains
Monday January 8, 03:53 PM

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The smell of gas throughout much of Manhattan forced the evacuation of buildings and the suspension of a commuter train service on Monday, authorities and media reported.

There were no immediate reports of injuries. Full story here.

This is all rather worrying.

With the smell spreading across almost the entirity of midtown Manhattan, buildings and office blocks have been evacuated. Initial reports say there's no risk to human life.

But what is it?

What with the mysterious lorry being stopped in Miami yesterday, the entire East Coast is surely on high alert.