A blast that took place immediately after American singer Ariana Grande wrapped up her concert at the Manchester Arena in the UK left 19 people dead and around 50 injured on Monday, May 23.
Witnesses reported explosion as the cause for multiple deaths on social media. Greater Manchester Police stated that dead and injured people were being attended to in the foyer area.
"I was at the Ariana Grande show in Manchester. When the show had finished there was an explosion, a moment of silence and people started..." wrote a Twitter user monikered Pop Crave.
"I was inside Ariana Grande's concert in Manchester Arena. Right at the end an explosion was heard. Smoke on the corridors and blood," tweeted another concert goer named Critico en serio.
"As the Ariana Grande concert finished in Manchester, we heard a loud bang. We've all had to leave the arena," said a witness named Alex.
Suspected Explosions Occurred Moments After @ArianaGrande Finished Performing At The Manchester Arenapic.twitter.com/WxmwwHFjpb
— Boo (@P4tR10tBoo) May 22, 2017
Here are some fans have been saying about Ariana Grande tour tonight in Manchester to hear gunshots, bomb , and screaming #DWTManchester pic.twitter.com/RxcZDzO96V
— Ariana Grande Update (@ArianatorDesire) May 22, 2017
Greater Manchester Police also urged people to avoid the affected area. "Emergency services are currently responding to reports of an explosion at Manchester Arena. There are a number of confirmed fatalities and others injured. Please AVOID the area as first responders work tirelessly at the scene. Details of a casualty bureau will follow as soon as available," The Sun quoted police sources as saying.
Meanwhile, a representative of the 23-year-old pop singer revealed that she is safe and they are investigating the incident. "Ariana is okay. We are further investigating what happened," the person told NBC.
The singer also tweeted saying that she is "broken" and sorry for what happened at her concert.
broken.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.
Popular Hollywood celebrities, including Demi Lovato, Katy Perry and Halsey, tweeted prayers and condolences for the victims and their families.
What is happening in Manchester is absolutely terrifying. Praying everyone effected has found safety and hope Ariana is okay :( Jesus
— h (@halsey) May 22, 2017
Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. ??????
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017
Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande's show
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 22, 2017
Stunned by the news coming in from the UK… my thoughts are with the fans and families at Ariana’s Manchester show. Awful
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) May 22, 2017
?stay strong Manchester?
— josh groban (@joshgroban) May 22, 2017
Shocked! Can't believe it!! Sending my love to everyone that was @ManchesterArena tonight!
— Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) May 22, 2017
Sending love to those affected in Manchester.
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) May 22, 2017
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND
— Cher (@cher) May 22, 2017
Watching the news in total shock. Heartbreaking to hear of fatalities at the Manchester Arena.
— Nathan Sykes (@NathanSykes) May 22, 2017
Just left Manchester this afternoon and now am seeing all this chaos going on from NYC. Thoughts and prayers are with everyone there. ❤️
— Calum Scott (@calumscott) May 22, 2017
