The NYPD advised the public to avoid the area as traffic delays were expected during repairs.

Witnesses described a loud bang followed by smoke filling the air, creating a chaotic atmosphere.

On September 22, 2024, a gas main ruptured in Bedford Park, The Bronx, around 9:40 a.m., prompting a significant emergency response.

The explosion, which occurred near Bedford Park Boulevard and Decatur Avenue, led to a swift response from the FDNY, Con Edison, and the NYPD.

Firefighters confirmed that valves were shut down and the gas was dissipating in the area.

Emergency personnel evacuated nearby apartment buildings and cordoned off several blocks to ensure public safety.

The FDNY confirmed that all five injuries were minor; two individuals were treated on-site.

By around 1 p.m., authorities deemed the situation 'under control,' allowing residents to return home after inspections.

Crews from Con Edison are on-site to make repairs and plan to restore gas service to the affected area later that day.

The cause of the gas line rupture is still under investigation, with emergency personnel remaining on the scene into Sunday afternoon.

A total of five people were treated for minor injuries, with three individuals transported to local hospitals due to exposure.

Local residents noted ongoing construction work in the area, which they believed might have contributed to the rupture.