The mayor's office in New York City has urged the public to stay away.

The mayor's office of New York City and the governor of New York State have both stated that they are closely monitoring the situation in Brooklyn and have advised the public to avoid the area.

Fabien Levy, the press secretary for NYC Mayor Eric Adams, wrote on Twitter that the mayor has already been briefed on the situation.

"We advise New Yorkers to remain away from this location as we obtain more information for their protection and so that first responders can help those in need and investigate," he said.

State officials will collaborate with the city's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and local police to offer more details as they become available, according to New York state mayor Kathy Hochul.

More to come...