Manchester, England police rushed to Manchester Arena, where Ariana Grande was performing, after reports of an explosion. Authorities released a statement on Twitter where it confirms "emergency services are currently responding to reports of an explosion" and that "there are a number of confirmed fatalities and others injured." Police ask people to "avoid the area as first responders work tirelessly at the scene."
A rep for the "Break Free" singer has confirmed that she is ok.
BREAKING: Singer Ariana Grande "is OK. We are further investigating what happened," a rep for the singer tells @NBCNightlyNews.
— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) May 22, 2017
Police statement on incident at Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com/gaKASukx9a
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) May 22, 2017
At least 20 deaths have been confirmed.
BREAKING: @nbcnews reports at least 20 dead and hundreds injured at an Ariana Grande concert in England https://t.co/lTwCjO4gZa
— altpress (@AltPress) May 22, 2017
Video of the explosion
Video shows chaotic scene outside Manchester Arena amid reports of explosion, deaths after Ariana Grande concert. https://t.co/sMy7sY0bVT pic.twitter.com/5fA2Emo80Z
— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) May 22, 2017
Follow the livestream as the events unfold via Sky News!
People have taken to Twitter to send their thoughts and prayers.
Its heartbreaking to hear about the Ariana Grande concert, my heart goes to anyone affected by it. Please be safe whenever you go to events!
— sus bromie Sebb ?? (@SebbArgo) May 22, 2017
Sending up so many prayers for everyone who was at the Ariana Grande concert tonight in Manchester. ??
— Lynne Cimorelli (@MomCimorelli) May 22, 2017
What happened in the Ariana Grande Manchester show is absolutely terrifying. Nobody is safe anymore. We're all in danger. Every day.
— Monster Reactions (@LMonsterReacts) May 22, 2017
This Ariana Grande Manchester concert attack is hitting me hard. So many young girls there. My heart goes out to everyone there right now. ?
— LaurenZside (@LaurenzSide) May 22, 2017
That bang at ths manchester ariana grande concert was the most scariest thing ive ever witnessed never ran so fast in my life????
— CP (@CallumCP_) May 22, 2017
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