New York Steam Pipe Explosion Creates Urban Geyser; No Injuries

Emergency responders examine the scene at a steam pipe explosion in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on July 19, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

NEW YORK—A subterranean steam pipe explosion on Thursday in New York created an urban geyser that snarled traffic during the city’s morning rush hour, but caused no injuries, authorities said.