Explosions Go Off After Ariana Grande Concert In Manchester; Fatalities Confirmed
/Following an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, explosions went off by the box office, with dozens injured and fatalities confirmed.
Eyewitness reports say following Grande's encore performance, two explosions ran through the arena sending the crowd into panic as they exited the arena. Videos are showing the chaos ensuing in the arena following the explosions. The Greater Manchester Police are surrounding the area and the city is under high alert.
Preliminary reports are saying that at least 20 fatalities are confirmed and over one hundred people have been injured. The performers of the night are unharmed, but several fans and attendees have been seriously injured. There is no word yet as to what type of explosion had occurred or if there is terrorism tied to it, but regardless of that, this is a tragedy for all.
EDIT 8:00PM EST: Initial reports from hospitals are claiming the injuries are consistent with that of a nail bomb.
We will keep you updated on any developments on the situation that come. Our prayers are with the families of those affected.