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The Manchester Police confirmed in their statement that at least 19 people have died and 50 have been injured, “This is currently being treated as a terrorist incident until police know otherwise,” the statement said.
Latest statement on incident at Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com/BEpLOan3dY— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 23, 2017
The singer is apparently ‘ok’ after the incident as confirmed by her representative.
At approximately 11 PM local time, Manchester Police shared the news of the explosions while several people shared video footage of the incident on Twitter stating they first heard ‘loud bangs’ from a part of the Arena followed by a rampage of people attempting to evacuate the place.
Panicking at Victoria Station after @ArianaGrande concert. Hope everyone is all safe and well. pic.twitter.com/6Q5WNXFkFO— Zach Bruce (@Zach_bruce) May 22, 2017
If you look towards the left you see the explosion and hear the bang. I hope to GOD everyone is ok, and so glad Jess and Em are. #manchester pic.twitter.com/q81KHGEJ6E— Joe Gregory (@JoeAaronGregory) May 22, 2017
EXPLOSION AT MANCHESTER ARENA AND EVERYONE RAN OUT SO SCARY😭 pic.twitter.com/pJbUBoELtE— ♡♡ (@hannawwh) May 22, 2017
More updates to follow as police investigate the incident further.