According to CrownHeights.info, a synagogue in New York City descended into chaos on Monday night after its members refused to block off a secret tunnel.

Video footage of the incident went viral on Twitter, showing scenes of confusion between members of a Jewish synagogue and New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers. Screams erupted as officers and members clashed, and some Jewish members appeared to overturn tables and run across crime tape with NYPD officers behind them.

Another shot showed members crawling out of a hole-like structure connected to the synagogue and out onto the streets of New York City. (Related: 'I Have a Daughter in Brooklyn!': Video Shows Driver Absolutely Lost at Pro-Palestinian Traffic Block)

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The incident began Monday afternoon after a cement truck was sent to the Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters, known as 770 because of its address in Crown Heights. according to Go to Col Live. The newspaper said the trucks were ordered to fill an underground tunnel that ran from the main synagogue to an adjacent building, which is now closed. (Related: 7 Jews killed in rocket attack on synagogue)

The first reports of the tunnel surfaced in late 2023 after a homeowner called authorities about suspicious noises in his home. neighborhood CrownHeights.info is first for a while report. At the same time, a construction project was underway to install new piping on the 770 aircraft. However, after excavating a trench for the project, a secret underground tunnel was discovered, the newspaper reported.

The tunnel was reportedly under construction overnight for an unknown amount of time, extending the tunnel to the next door. of the building CrownHeights.info reported in the women's category. After the discovery of the tunnel, many worried about the stability of the building.

The NYPD was called to the synagogue after a group of men removed a hose and began vandalizing a cement truck, according to reports. crown heights.info. Once inside the building, the men reportedly began vandalizing the area, tearing away the walls of the 770 downstairs, exposing the tunnel.

According to CrownHeights.info, the NYPD arrested 10 people after a man inside tried to pepper-spray officers.

The NYPD has not released a reported statement regarding the incident.