a summary of the manchester explosions as of 3am manchester time:
-there was a bombing around 2 or 3 hours ago during an ariana grande concert in the manchester arena
-there were 2 initial explosions
-explosions were confirmed in a foyer outside of the arena
-police were on the scene within minutes
-the MA holds 21k people, and it was sold out
-there was much panic and many people were lost
-the manchester holiday inn is holding 50+ lost children and adults
-COBRA meeting is scheduled around 9am manchester time
-19 confirmed fatalities and 50+ injured
-a controlled blast was set off in cathedral gardens on suspicious item
-people in hospitals being treated for shrapnel and crush injuries
-people report seeing nuts and bolts strewn across the floor
-ariana is confirmed to be unharmed
-there is a heavy police presence and ambulances are coming in and out of the scene
-the city is on a high terrorist watch
-US officials suspect a suicide bomber
-no one has claimed credit
-it is confirmed it is a terrorist attack, becuase not only did it target children, but also at the weakest time, when they were starting to leave through the foyer where the explosion occured.
-police line to recieve updates on family and friends: 0161 856 9400 (or 836, i am not positive, i apologize)
please stay safe everyone in manchester and surrounding areas! stay informed and help signal boost tweets and posts of lost children who have people looking for them. PLEASE ONLY CALL AMBULANCES IN MANCHESTER IF IT IS A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION. THEY ARE EXTREMELY BUSY.
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