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Awful, harrowing news from Manchester Arena in Manchester, England this evening. Law enforcement officials are confirming at least 20 fatalities after an explosion at the very end of an Ariana Grande concert in the arena.
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The police in Manchester have issued the following statement:
Police statement on incident at Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com/gaKASukx9a
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) May 22, 2017
The Mayor of Manchester issued the following tweet about the city being targeted:
I've spoken w @AndyBurnhamGM This is a major incident targeted at our city. Our hearts go out to all & our gratitude to emergency services
— Lucy Powell MP (@LucyMPowell) May 22, 2017
The blast caused instant pandemonium, with thousands scurrying into Victoria Station under the area and to other areas around the city for safety.
Video shows people running inside Manchester's Victoria Station after blast reported following Ariana Grande concert https://t.co/oyrooThOrR pic.twitter.com/o5A9Jnr6ER
— ABC News (@ABC) May 22, 2017
Loud bang can be heard in video taken outside Manchester Arena amid reports of explosion. https://t.co/zEacQKswVv pic.twitter.com/3s2Ma0FqjO
— ABC News (@ABC) May 22, 2017
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Can't even imagine what the people of Manchester must be going through, heart breaking😢😞 pic.twitter.com/YPXoMHbKF6
— Brad (@BradleyRaeLol) May 22, 2017
"You could smell the burning," witness describes Manchester Arena after reported explosions https://t.co/2vnMEne0IE pic.twitter.com/wklB0C2Ehw
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 22, 2017
VIDEO: Chaos at UK's Manchester Arena after blast at Ariana Grande concert. More: https://t.co/Xg80udKDls pic.twitter.com/Z1TbB3kesB
— Reuters UK (@ReutersUK) May 22, 2017
.@ABC Special Report: Police say there are a 'number of confirmed fatalities' after Ariana Grande concert in the UK. https://t.co/iCWVUlwaB6 pic.twitter.com/TG85E0X3H8
— ABC News (@ABC) May 23, 2017
Concertgoers are all very "shaken up" at the moment, says witness after reports of explosions at Manchester Arena https://t.co/2vnMEne0IE pic.twitter.com/K7d3qXBULF
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 22, 2017
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