Major Explosion Goes Off In UK’s Manchester Stadium During Ariana Grande Concert; Several Dead & More Injured
by Staff Editor
As Ariana Grande was just wrapping up her set in Manchester, New England as part of her ‘Dangerous Woman’ tour, reports of an explosion occurred at the Manchester arena. According to reports, a loud explosion happened just as the singer was exiting the stage. What concert-goers described as two “loud bangs,” caused them to flee the venue, which held a capacity of 21,000 people.
#BREAKING: 'Explosions' heard at Ariana Grande concert in #Manchester, UK – police urge people to 'stay away' pic.twitter.com/UJPRkEyISU
— Corrina Pysa (@CorrinaPysa) May 22, 2017
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed the bombing, reporting that there are at least 19 people confirmed dead and around 50 others injured. The police are currently treating the situation as a terrorist incident until more details are gathered.
Latest statement on incident at Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com/BEpLOan3dY
— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 23, 2017
Billboard reached out to Ariana Grande’s team who confirmed that the 23-year-old is “okay.” Her supporting act, Bia, took to Twitter to confirm that her team is okay, and thanks fans for their concern.
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Police statement on incident at Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com/gaKASukx9a
— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 22, 2017
#ManchesterVic – Manchester Victoria station has been evacuated and trains are unable to run.
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) May 22, 2017