Breaking: ‘A number of confirmed fatalities’ in Manchester Arena
After numerous reports on social media about an explosion in Manchester Arena, the Manchester police have confirmed that there have been "a number of confirmed fatalities."
Concert goers were leaving the Manchester Arena after an Ariana Grande concert when they heard a "loud bang," and now it has been confirmed that two explosions took place in the area.
BREAKING: #Manchester police in statement: "number of confirmed fatalities and others injured" pic.twitter.com/muDwePzJ68
— Tennessee (@TEN_GOP) May 22, 2017
Various videos and pictures on Twitter show lines of ambulances and police cars heading towards the venue.
Police confirm fatalities at Manchester Arena following 'serious incident'. https://t.co/YstGSQcPx8 pic.twitter.com/3WNneBAJT7
— LADbible (@ladbible) May 22, 2017
MANCHESTER:
– Explosion at arena
– During Ariana Grande show
– Many confirmed dead
– Many injuries reportedpic.twitter.com/Ziw4h1aKMF— Breaking News Alert (@PzFeed) May 22, 2017
@SkyNewsBreak if you look to the left you hear the bang and see a flash. #Manchester pic.twitter.com/xMNwsnfIaL
— Kieran (@Kieran_MacHugh) May 22, 2017
This is a breaking story, more to follow…
Main image: Joel Goodman/LNP
