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Manchester Police Confirmed Fatalities After an Explosion at Ariana Grande Concert in U.K.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed fatalities after an explosion at Manchester Arena on May 22, 2017. Initial reports indicated 19 dead and 50 injured. Bomb disposal units were dispatched to the scene.

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May 22, 2017

Manchester Police Confirmed Fatalities After an Explosion at Ariana Grande Concert in U.K.
Police in Manchester has responded to reports of an "explosion" at the city’s arena. Greater Manchester police warned people to stay away from Manchester Arena after reporting fatalities in an "incident" at around 10:35PM. According to SKY correspondent Mark White, in statements to SKY News, this a "significant incident" and nothing yet points out to "terrorist attack." So far, 19 people dead, 50 injured. Bomb disposal units were already dispatched to the arena.
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