Gas leak causes explosion in Harlem leaving 2 deceased and more injured

There was an explosion in Harlem earlier this morning. Apparently there was a gas leak that caused the explosion and two buidlings to collapse. CNN.com reports:

A gas leak unleashed a massive explosion and raging fire in Manhattan's East Harlem Wednesday, leveling two five-story apartment buildings, killing two people and wounding dozens of others, authorities said.

A law enforcement source said at least 10 people remained missing hours after the blast. Firefighters were still frantically picking through rubble in search of survivors.

The number of injured climbed through the afternoon: At least 63 were reported injured.

Harlem Hospital received 13 patients, including a child in critical condition, a hospital spokeswoman said.

Mount Sinai Hospital was treating 22 patients, including a woman with head trauma in intensive care. Three were in serious condition, a spokeswoman said earlier Wednesday. Many patients came in on their own. Some of the patients were children.

Metropolitan Hospital Center received 17 patients; nine adults and one child remained under evaluation in stable condition.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital received 11 patients: One was treated and released, and ten patients were still under evaluation.

The injured included two FBI agents who were in the vicinity of the explosion, said New York FBI spokesman Chris Sinos. The injuries were not life-threatening.

The identifies of the two women who died were not available.