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Massive Emergency Services Response After 'Explosions' Heard At UK Concert

Two loud explosions were reported this evening at Manchester Arena by people attending a pop concert by Ariana Grande in an event that Greater Manchester Police is now describing as 'serious'Members of the public have been advised to avoid the arena.  People reportedly fled the stadium after hearing "two loud explosions".

Network Rail has reported that train lines in and out of Manchester are currently blocked.

One Twitter user wrote: "Honestly worst night of my existence. Just kept running from Manchester Arena for my life."