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‘Number of fatalities & injuries’ confirmed at Manchester Arena – police | |
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Emergency services are responding to an incident at the Manchester Arena amid unconfirmed reports of several loud bangs at a concert. | Emergency services are responding to an incident at the Manchester Arena amid unconfirmed reports of several loud bangs at a concert. |
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a “number of fatalities” and injuries at an arena where an Ariana Grande concert was being held. | |
A heavy police and emergency services presence has been seen outside the arena where an Ariana Grande concert was taking place. | |
The incident sparked panic amongst the crowd. | |
Concert goers were filmed fleeing the area following what witnesses described as a loud bang. | |
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were responding to reports of an ‘incident’ and advised people to stay away from the precinct. | |
Manchester Metrolink announced that no services would be running at the nearby Victoria Station due to an “ongoing police incident”. | |
“Emergency services are dealing with an incident near Manchester Victoria, resulting in all lines being closed," National Rail said in a statement. “Trains are currently unable to run to/from Manchester Victoria. Some trains will be canceled throughout or start/terminate at alternative stations." | |
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