Authorities Treating The Manchester ‘Explosion’ As A ‘Possible Terrorist Incident’

Authorities are responding to what has been described as an “explosion” that rocked Manchester Arena after Ariana Grande’s concert. Here’s dash cam footage of the bang–

You can hear the Manchester explosion in this video. Sounds far away and yet audibly substantial. pic.twitter.com/82P1uMtfyd

— neontaster (@neontaster) May 22, 2017

Word has it authorities are treating this as a “terror incident,” although many details remain unknown.

Manchester Arena 'explosion' now being treated as a "possible terrorist incident", police tell Sky's @skymarkwhite

— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 22, 2017

At this point, we know there are a number of fatalities and injuries, but we’re still trying to piece together what happened.

We are working to provide a number for anyone concerned about loved ones to contact which will be released as soon as possible

— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 22, 2017

Ariana Grande concert explosions: ‘Number of confirmed fatalities,’ police say (Video Credit: @hannawwh) pic.twitter.com/H9UTj1dLfy

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 22, 2017

Emergency services continuing to work at the scene of incident. Please continue to avoid the area and follow @gmpolice for updates

— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 22, 2017

Police statement on incident at Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com/gaKASukx9a

— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 22, 2017

‘There was a big bang. People were screaming and running’ – Eyewitness describes the chaos and smelling smoke at the Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com/0mJZsNhrjD

— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 22, 2017

Bomb disposal crews just arrived on the scene. Authorities now believe the “explosion” took place in the foyer, not necessarily the main arena.

Bomb disposal units have arrived at the ‘active crime scene’ at Manchester Arena. Latest update on the reported ‘explosion’ pic.twitter.com/yVqIT69TZz

— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 22, 2017

There are currently rumors circulating that this was a “nail bomb attack,” but those reports have not been confirmed.

Unconfirmed reports from NHS sources have said the injuries seen suggest the explosion could have been caused by a nail bomb.

Some outlets are reporting as many as 23 dead and over 60 wounded. But again, those numbers have not yet been confirmed.

We’ll continue to update you as details come in.

Update: 19 have been confirmed dead and at least 50 injured.

Latest statement on incident at Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com/BEpLOan3dY

— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 23, 2017