Police in Manchester, England, said at least 19 people were confirmed dead following reports of an explosion at an Ariana Grande concert. Police said dozens more people were reported injured.
Police said the situation was being treated as “a terror incident until police know otherwise.”
People were warned to avoid the arena area, while Manchester’s Victoria transit station was shut down during the police investigation. Many Manchester taxis offered free rides to people stranded in the area.
Here’s how the chaotic and deadly night unfolded in Manchester:
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - A person is wheeled away on a stretcher at Victoria Railway Station close to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Members of the public receive treatment from emergency service staff at Victoria Railway Station close to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Police cordon off an area close to the Box Office entrance to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Members of the public are escorted from the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England.
Manchester Police press conference just after 3 a.m. local time.
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