Tuesday's evening rush hour descended into panic when a car burst into a giant ball of fire just steps from New York's famous Charging Bull. The New York Post confirmed the blast took place at the intersection of Broadway and Stone Street in the heart of the Financial District. It left pedestrians scrambling for cover right outside the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) headquarters, only a stone's throw from the iconic tourist landmark.
Footage across social media captured the moment the vehicle, reportedly linked to the MTA, became completely trapped in the blaze as heavy smoke filled the sky. A crowd had gathered to watch the fire from behind police lines, but the situation quickly turned dangerous when the flames flared up and caused a violent blast that pushed the fire straight toward them.
