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| ‘Number of fatalities & injuries’ after serious incident at Manchester Arena | ‘Number of fatalities & injuries’ after serious incident at Manchester Arena |
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| Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a “number of fatalities” and injuries following a "serious incident" at an arena where an Ariana Grande concert was being held. | Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a “number of fatalities” and injuries following a "serious incident" at an arena where an Ariana Grande concert was being held. |
| LIVE UPDATES: Manchester Arena incident | LIVE UPDATES: Manchester Arena incident |
| A large number of ambulances and police vehicles are at the scene following a number of unconfirmed reports of explosion-like noises. However, no reports of an explosion have yet been officially confirmed. | A large number of ambulances and police vehicles are at the scene following a number of unconfirmed reports of explosion-like noises. However, no reports of an explosion have yet been officially confirmed. |
| “Officers are at Manchester Arena following reports of an explosion within the foyer area of the stadium at 10.30pm this evening,” British Transport Police said in a statement. “Emergency services are at the scene and we are working to establish more information regarding the explosion and will provide further updates as soon as possible.” | “Officers are at Manchester Arena following reports of an explosion within the foyer area of the stadium at 10.30pm this evening,” British Transport Police said in a statement. “Emergency services are at the scene and we are working to establish more information regarding the explosion and will provide further updates as soon as possible.” |
| Several concert-goers reported hearing loud bangs which some have speculated may have been from the popping of large gas-filled balloons. | Several concert-goers reported hearing loud bangs which some have speculated may have been from the popping of large gas-filled balloons. |
| The panicked crowd were filmed fleeing the arena following the bangs. Greater Manchester Police responded to the scene, calling it a “serious incident” and has advised people to stay away from the area. | The panicked crowd were filmed fleeing the arena following the bangs. Greater Manchester Police responded to the scene, calling it a “serious incident” and has advised people to stay away from the area. |
| Loud sirens can be heard throughout Manchester and a heavy presence of police and emergency vehicles are in the area. | Loud sirens can be heard throughout Manchester and a heavy presence of police and emergency vehicles are in the area. |
| Concert goers were filmed fleeing the area following what witnesses described as a loud bang. | Concert goers were filmed fleeing the area following what witnesses described as a loud bang. |
| "We were making our way out and when we were right by the door there was a massive explosion and everybody was screaming," eyewitness Catherine Macfarlane told Reuters. | |
| "It was a huge explosion – you could feel it in your chest. It was chaotic. Everybody was running and screaming and just trying to get out of the area." | |
| Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were responding to reports of an "incident" and advised people to stay away from the precinct. | 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”. | 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." | “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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