Just as the Ariana Grande concert ended at Manchester Arena in England, explosions not related to the concert were heard.
Suspected Explosions Occurred Moments After @ArianaGrande Finished Performing At The Manchester Arenapic.twitter.com/WxmwwHFjpb
— Boo (@P4tR10tBoo) May 22, 2017
Here’s another video from a concert goer:
I never ment to record this but this is me leaving ariana grande #DangerousWomantour #ManchesterArena hope everyone is safe and got out pic.twitter.com/TLu73UBl0x
— Rhianna burke (@RhiannaBurke) May 22, 2017
Police and ambulances responded.
UPDATE: Large amount of ambulances heading to #Manchester Arena following reports of two explosions pic.twitter.com/Al59TUPDwR
— Tennessee (@TEN_GOP) May 22, 2017
There was understandable chaos at Victoria train station.
Chaos at Victoria Station After Reported Explosion at Manchester Arena – https://t.co/OTp6mnFKLd pic.twitter.com/3YKagXairs
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 22, 2017
Which led to the station being evacuated as well.
URGENT UPDATE: Manchester Victoria station has been evacuated and trains are unable to run – @nationalrailenq https://t.co/OTp6mnFKLd
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 22, 2017
The news media started reporting on the incident as well.
MORE: Reports of explosion during Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena https://t.co/52uCLk4Ria pic.twitter.com/VSpzc7ZDF5
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 22, 2017
As information continued to filter out from the Arena, it was reported that the singer had made it safely to her tour bus. Meanwhile, it is becoming abundantly clear that these explosions were incredibly serious.
This from the police on the scene.
Police statement on incident at Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com/gaKASukx9a
— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 22, 2017
Sadly and horrifically the police are correct. Fatalities are confirmed.
BREAKING NOW: Local Media Reports at Least 20 Dead, 100 Injured In Blast at Ariana Grnade Concert – NBC News – https://t.co/OTp6mnFKLd pic.twitter.com/7iXlXBMvJH
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 22, 2017
The concert goers are young, old, and in-between. Needless to say, with the chaos and fear that has ensued, children have been separated from family or friends. Some have gathered the kids up and are trying to let family and friends know where to find them.
If your child is missing in #MANCHESTER… https://t.co/489IgGUP0V
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) May 22, 2017
This situation is unfolding and we certainly don’t know all the details. Moreover, as concert goers try to make it to their homes, law enforcement and medical personnel will be working through the night to determine the cause and help the injured.
A bomb disposal unit has just arrived outside the Manchester Arena. Can also hear sniffer dogs being brought out of the vans pic.twitter.com/SgTPZxMLyg
— Chris Slater (@chrisslaterMEN) May 22, 2017
Armed police are on the scene working to establish a perimeterpic.twitter.com/fZrHop1Fle
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 22, 2017
It will be a long night ahead for all involved. Please note that it is too soon for speculating on the cause of these explosions.
On Fox, @BradThor discussing Manchester explosions, urges reporters, etc to be calm, not jump to conclusions. Good advice.
— Caleb Howe (@CalebHowe) May 22, 2017
Victory Girls will keep our readers updated as more information becomes available. Meanwhile, please keep the injured, the families of those killed, medical personnel, and law enforcement in your thoughts and prayers.
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