ATM explodes in Hunting Park; 2nd blast in recent weeks

PHILADELPHIA -- Police investigating the explosion of an ATM in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia say this is the second time in recent weeks an ATM has been targeted this way in the city.

This time, the blast was even stronger than in the earlier case.

This latest blast happened Tuesday night at 6th and Luzerne Streets.

The ATM outside a neighborhood store exploded just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police say they found explosive residue on the ATM.

They say surveillance video from nearby businesses show two people approaching the ATM and then fleeing.

Moments later, there was an explosion.

Debris flew some 50 to 100 feet, police say. Authorities do not believe the safe was damaged.

Despite initial reports, it appears no money came out of the machine.

No injuries were reported.

The earlier explosion happened on July 9th on the 3900 block of North 9th Street.

There has been no word if police believe the incidents are linked.