Fatal Explosion at NYC Shipyard Leaves One Dead, 36 Hurt

A fatal explosion at a New York City shipyard on Friday claimed one life and left 36 people wounded, according to officials.

Fire department authorities report that the majority of those hurt in the blast were firefighters and emergency responders who arrived at the scene following the incident.

The explosion occurred at a shipyard facility located on Staten Island, sending multiple people to area hospitals for treatment.