01 November,2017 10:01 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra escaped the terror attack that took place in Lower Manhattan in New York on Tuesday. India's Hollywood sensation took to Twitter to condemn the attack and revealed that it took place just '5 blocks' from her home
Manhattan attack: Priyanka Chopra escapes New York terror attack
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra escaped the terror attack that took place in Lower Manhattan in New York on Tuesday. India's Hollywood sensation took to Twitter to condemn the attack and revealed that it took place just '5 blocks' from her home. At least eight persons were killed and 12 injured after a truck ploughed into pedestrians in Lower Manhattan in New York.
Priyanka Chopra. Pic/Priyanka Chopra's Instagram account
Priyanka Chopra tweeted, "Nyc.. As resilient as ever. I (heart) u. My condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy. This happened 5 blocks from my home,As I drive back home from work,Dreary sirens remind me that this is the state of the world #nyc #peace (sic)"
The Mayor has called the attack an 'act of terror'. The suspect has been arrested.
US President Donald Trump tweeted, "In NYC, looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. Law enforcement is following this closely. NOT IN THE U.S.A.! We must not allow ISIS to return, or enter, our country after defeating them in the Middle East and elsewhere. Enough! My thoughts, condolences and prayers to the victims and families of the New York City terrorist attack. God and your country are with you!"
Video footage shot by an office clerk working in the 7 World Trade Center building showed that all main streets around the usually bustling financial district had been vacated, with only police vehicles spotted moving or parking in the area. The female clerk, who asked to be identified only by her surname Jiang, told Xinhua she and her colleagues were advised by police to stay in the building until further notice.
Investigators inspect a truck following a shooting incident in New York. Pic/AFP
Authorities said more police officers and resources were deployed in iconic places in the city. Also at the press conference, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, who just hours ago wished New Yorkers a safe and happy Halloween, said there was no evidence of ongoing threat after the truck attack.
(With inputs from agencies)
