*Blog Will Be Updated As More Information Arises*
At least 22 people have been killed and more than 50 are injured after reports of an explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, United Kingdom on Monday night, Greater Manchester police reports.
As more details comes in the UK authorities suspect the explosion at Grande’s concert could have been a suicide bombing. Police say they are treating the event as a terrorist incident “until police know otherwise.”
NBC News reports there could have been as many as two loud explosions at the scene, according to multiple law enforcement sources. That has yet to be confirmed.
Fans and people in the Manchester area are taking to Twitter to help those affected. Here’s how people are helping the Ariana Grande fans that are missing and those that have evacuated the Manchester Arena.
Ariana Grande took to twitter to share her thoughts on the event.
Here is How You Can Help.
In times like these, many of can feel an urge to help out those who are affected. So here are some ways you can help. This post will be updated as more ways become available.
Retweet photos.
Someone who was at the arena may have seen a familiar face and be able to help quell fears of worrying family and friends.
Help fans find shelter nearby with the hashtag #roomformanchester.
People in the Manchester area are offering their apartments, beds, and sofas for any fans who don’t have a way home or need shelter.
Check in on family and friends in the area with Facebook’s option to mark yourself safe.
If you are in the Manchester area, make sure to mark yourself safe, too.
Greater Manchester police is setting up a phone number to call for those concerned about family members or friends.
Police are asking everyone to avoid the area of the Manchester Arena as first responders work at the scene.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragic incident.
Source: ELITE DAILY