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Reports of an Explosion at Manchester Arena.

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http://news.sky.com/story/reports-of-explosion-at-manchester-arena-10889460

Police in Manchester have urged people to stay away from Manchester Arena following reports of an explosion during a concert.

Witnesses reported hearing a "huge bang" at the venue during an Ariana Grande gig.

Majid Khan, 22, said: "I and my sister, along with a lot of others were seeing Ariana Grande perform at Manchester Arena, and we were all exiting the venue when around 10.40-10,45pm-ish a huge bomb-like bang went off that hugely
panicked everyone and we were all trying to flee the arena.

"It was one bang and essentially everyone from the other side of the arena where the bang was heard from suddenly came running towards us.

"Everyone was in a huge state of panic, calling each other as some had gone to the toilet whilst this had gone off, so it was just extremely disturbing for everyone there."

Suzy Mitchell, who lives opposite the venue, said: "(I) just heard a huge bang from my bed, came out to the front of my apartments (we're on the top floor so have perfect view) and everyone was running away in big crowds.

"The bang was so big I heard it from my room which is at the back of the apartment blocks.

"Currently lots of emergency services going to and from. But can't see anything substantial as of yet except fleeing people and lots of cars."

Network Rail says that lines out of Manchester Victoria station are currently blocked.
So this literally happened within an hour ago. Nobody really knows how serious it is or what is going on. Going to try and keep updated on this story.
 
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I have a lot of friends in Manchester, seen a couple of videos from in the Arena with half the people screaming and running and the other half standing around going "it's just the fucking balloons." Armed police on scene and the area's closed off. Reports of people receiving "medical attention" may not be as serious as it sounds right now (thankfully) as my friends on-scene said none they've seen have had injuries and it's people being checked for shock etc. A few reports it could be a blown speaker, but we'll have to wait for more info I guess. I sincerely hope it's not an attack of any kind, I have a lot of friends in an around the city.
 
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My niece was at the concert and thankfully I have just spoke to her and she is o.k. she said it was utter horrendous, Bodies everywhere and numerous injuries. She said the explosions were massive. Terrible this is

Helicopters are out. Armed police everywhere and hundreds of police vehicles, Ambulances and fire engines in the area. My niece who is in Manchester told me this 5 minutes ago so this is not false rumours. Fucking disgraceful
 
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You know what, I don't even give a fuck if they ban me for saying this. If you wanna make jokes whilst people are lying dead and others injured you're a bunch of pathetic cunts and should kindly go fuck yourself. Fuckin get some class, dickheads.
 
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Sounds utterly horrific, @Rowdy Yates. So sorry that your niece had to witness such mayhem. Relieved to hear she is all right.

Some reports which are tentative suggest the possibility of the usage of a nail bomb or nail bombs.
 
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Thank you Deso. She is only 15 and although I only spoke to her briefly it was apparent that it was horrendous and definitely a bomb. She said from what she saw she would guess the injured and dead will mount into the hundreds. Dead bodies and body parts everywhere near the entrance of the arena. I am making my way to my sisters house now to give her a big cuddle. I bought her the concert tickets for her birthday a few weeks ago. Truly tragic situation
 
#22 ·
Just out of The Ariana Grande Concert in Manchester,I thought we would leave seconds before the last song finished in order too get home quicker instead of waiting longer for a taxi,As we where leaving a bomb or explosion went off centimetres infront of me.
Peoples skin/blood&Feces where everywhere including in my hair & on my bag,I'm still finding bits of god knows what in my hair.I am fine & back in my hotel I hope everyone involved and in front of me is okay.We are being told it was a balloon/sound system but I can assure you it was not,You never ever expect these things too happen too you but this proves it can happen too anybody.
That sound,The blood & those who where running around clueless with body parts & bits of skin missing will not be leaving my mind any time soon or the minds of those involved.
Again,Hope everyone is alright I am very,Very lucky too be where I am just now
I understand these images might be upsetting however I feel as though people should know what happened
I'll leave the facebook link here since I dont want to post graphic images directly on here. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=456413698028735&id=100009803251519
 
#25 ·
That is sickening. It's easy to not fully comprehend the reality of these situations when you hear about casualities.




There's a video of a man supposedly being pulled from a car. Would it be an explosion set off by a person and they were waiting to see impact/results?
 
#23 ·
A bit more info from various news sources, people nearby etc:

Explosion was near the ticket office not in the arena proper, no confirmation of cause yet but bomb squad are in there.
Police interceptor seen moving at speed followed by a military jeep towards Cheetham Hill in the north of the city.
Local Holiday Inn has taken in a bunch of children who got separated from their parents, local taxis offering free rides.
All the acts appear to be fine
Possibly upwards of 20 deaths confirmed so far
Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron has condemned it as an attack but there's been no confirmation that's actually the case yet.
Locals are offering their homes for shelter or rides for those stranded (the arena is above a rail station which is understandably closed.)
 
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#32 ·
Always remember, whether it's them or not terrorists will always take credit for it. Wait until we even know it's a bomb/device ffs, there's been no official confirmation yet. I'll be first in line to condemn the terrorists when/if there is.
 
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