Greater Manchester Police say 22 people have been confirmed dead in an explosion at Manchester Arena that is being treated as a possible terrorist attack.
Emergency vehicles were on the scene helping the injured and bomb disposal units were later seen outside the venue.
Ariana Grande expresses sorrow after tonight's attack in Manchester @WFTV https://t.co/z7YsDs5kyx
— Samantha Manning (@SamManningNews) May 23, 2017
There was mass panic after the explosion at the end of the concert, which was part of Grande's The Dangerous Woman Tour.
Central Florida residents took to Twitter to send their thoughts on the attack.
Statements from Central Florida authorities:
Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings: "I have been monitoring the developments in Manchester, England regarding the explosion at a concert there. The loss of life is great and we offer our condolences to all the families affected as they deal with the tragic aftermath. We stand in solidarity with our law enforcement counterparts in the U.K. as they commence the difficult task of conducting the investigation to identify the perpetrators and anyone who may have aided in this bombing, which has the earmarks of terrorism.
Locally, I continue to work closely with my state and federal counterparts to ensure we remain in communication. Deputies are maintaining a heightened level of alertness in our communities and business districts. We ask residents to constantly maintain a level of daily awareness as they go about their day to day activities and report anything suspicious."
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Saddened by the news in Manchester tonight. Sending our thoughts and prayers to all affected 💛🖤 #Manchester
— UCF (@UCF) May 23, 2017
Thinking of everyone in #Manchester tonight. https://t.co/92U3ltwCp3
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) May 22, 2017
Saddened to read about the tragedy at the concert in Manchester. Orlando stands in solidarity with the people of the UK.
— Mayor Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) May 23, 2017
From #Orlando, our hearts go out to those in #Manchester. pic.twitter.com/jw2kr6pooJ
— Amanda Saunders-Johnston (@ajsjohnston) May 23, 2017
So much heartache - Orlando stands with you #Manchester https://t.co/za4mEVRhFz
— Kay Rawlins (@Kay_Rawlins) May 23, 2017
This reminds me of the Orlando nightclub shooting. Narrative being pushed fast and hard. #manchester
— kim (@getitkim) May 23, 2017
Thoughts & prayers 4 the safety of those at #Manchester Ariana concert from Orlando 🙏🏼
— Sturgis Mary (@SturgisMary) May 22, 2017
From Orlando and myself we are so sorry #Manchester. Sending my prayers to you. Hold each other a little more tightly today. ❤✝️
— GATSBY (@CodyK_) May 23, 2017
Shocked at what's happening in #Manchester. Sending love from #Orlando 💔
— Sarah Mina (@miiinamouse) May 23, 2017
Our prayers are with the people of Manchester.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) May 23, 2017
Our hearts go out to the victims and families of the senseless attack this evening in Manchester. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/BWKgVCri6B
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) May 23, 2017
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