Explosion at Ariana Grande Concert: 19 Confirmed Fatalities

We are absolutely devastated to be reporting what is happening in Manchester, England right now after explosions at Ariana Grande‘s concert.

The 23-year-old singer had just wrapped her show at the Manchester Arena when several loud bangs were heard and now police have confirmed that there were multiple fatalities and several others are injured.

Ariana is thankfully “okay,” her publicist confirmed to us in a statement, but are thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragedy.

“Emergency services are currently responding to reports of an explosion at Manchester Arena,” the police statement read. “There are a number of confirmed fatalities and others injured. Please AVOID the area as first responders work tirelessly at the scene. Details of a casualty bureau will follow as soon as possible.”

We will keep our readers updated on the latest developments.

UPDATE: 19 people confirmed dead, 50 others injured. It’s being treated as a terrorist incident until police know otherwise.