"We are extremely fortunate at this time we have no loss of life or no injuries," Mayor Eric Adams said.

A massive gas explosion tore the corner off a 20-story Bronx NYCHA apartment building, sending debris raining down to the street below, officials said.

Miraculously, noone was hurt by what must be tonnes of falling masonry now strewn across the area, New York City mayor Eric Adams tells a press conference.