via Joe Gregory
A concert is supposed to be a happy event and a safe place, but Ariana Grande’s turned into a nightmare tonight. The singer was wrapping up her concert in Manchester, England when a loud boom, reportedly an explosion possibly a bomb, suddenly filled the Manchester Arena. Concert goers went running for safety, but not everyone got OK. Sadly, there are “multiple fatalities” and many more injured according to Greater Manchester Police.
As with breaking news of this type, there is a lot of misinformation. BBC is trying their best to keep it all straight, so you can check the site for updates.
What is confirmed by GM Police is that explosion happened around 10:35p GMT outside the concert hall in foyer area. As of 8:14p EST at least 19 souls have lost their lives, around 50 people have been injured. It is currently being treated as a terrorist incident until police determine otherwise. Ariana Grande’s rep says the singer is OK physically.
Prayers go out to everyone in Manchester especially those who were at the concert.
UPDATE: Ariana Grande has put her International tour on hold and Tweeted, “broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don’t have words.” Meanwhile, her manager Scooter Braun released this statement, “Tonight, out hearts are broken. Words cannot express our sorrow for the victims and families harmed in this senseless attack.
“We mourn the lives of children and loved ones taken by this cowardly act. We are thankful for the selfless service tonight of Manchester’s first responders, who rushed towards danger to help save lives. We ask all of you to hold the victims, their families and all those affected in your hearts and prayers.”
