23 May 2017 | 02:25 AM UTC
United Kingdom: Fatalities reported after blast at Manchester Arena May 22; avoid area /update 1
Police report multiple fatalities after two loud explosions at end of Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena on the evening of May 22; train lines out of Manchester Victoria station closed
Event
Police have confirmed an unspecified number of fatalities after loud blasts were reported at Manchester Arena in Manchester at approximately 22:40 (local time) on the evening of Monday, May 22; the incident occurred at the end of a concert being given by pop singer Ariana Grande. The origin of the blasts remains unknown, and it is unclear whether the casualties were caused by an explosion or if they were the result of a resulting stampede as the crowds attempted to flee the venue. The nearby Manchester VIctoria railway station has been evacuated and remains closed. Police operations are ongoing and people have been advised to avoid the area.
Advice
All those present in Manchester are advised to avoid the affected area while emergency response teams are on site and to monitor developments to the situation.
