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Just in: Huge explosion heard in Manchester Arena, UK

Tuesday 23-05-2017 - 12:24 AM

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Update from Greater Manchester Police

A blast on Monday night at a concert in the northern English city of Manchester left an unknown number of people dead and injured, police said.

Update from Greater Manchester Police saying they're responding to 'serious incident' at Manchester Arena

London - Police warn people to avoid area around Manchester Arena amid reports of an "explosion", BBC reported.

The Manchester Arena is an indoor arena in Hunts Bank, Manchester, England. Situated immediately north of the city centre, most of the arena is situated above Manchester Victoria station in air rights space.

According to initial reports: Ambulances out in force heading to Manchester Arena after lining up on Thompson street fire station

Breaking: Fatalities reported

Ariana Grande Manchester Concert Rocked by 'Explosions', users suggested.

Greater Manchester Police now saying there are a number of confirmed fatalities.

Ariana Grande Fans Evacuated From Concert After "Serious Incident" Inside Manchester Arena.

Thousands of Ariana Grande fans experienced a frightening concert experience Monday evening, E Online reported.

According to various attendees tweeting from the Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom, a loud sound was heard prompting several visitors to leave the area.

Police were called and rushed out to the scene. "Emergency services responding to serious incident at Manchester Arena. Avoid the area. More details will follow as soon as available," Greater Manchester police shared.

"Ariana is okay. We are further investigating what happened," the singer's rep later confirmed to E! News.

BIA, who is serving as her opening act, also alerted fans that she is safe. "GUYS WE ARE OKAY !!! THANK YOU WE LOVE YOU," the singer wrote on Twitter.

Stadium area

Vocal Europe reported that Ambulances approaching to the stadium at this area.

2 loud bangs

Manchester Evening News said that there are reports of two loud bangs near to the Manchester Arena this evening.

Emergency services are understood to be at the scene.

More from social media users

Witnesses posted on social media that the bangs may have been gunshots or even a bomb, while other said that it may have been a malfunctioning speaker.