People Offer Shelter With #RoomForManchester After Ariana Grande Concert Tragedy
After a massive explosion in Manchester, England, local citizens have taken to Twitter to offer shelter to victims.
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An explosion in Manchester, England, at an Ariana Grande concert Monday night has killed at least 19 people and left more than 50 injured.
The cause of the explosion that occurred at 10:30 p.m. is not yet known, but Greater Manchester Police said the blast was being "treated as a terror incident.” They ask those in the vicinity to stay away from the area.
Facebook has activated its Safety Check feature for those in Manchester.
#RoomForManchester is also trending, as people take to Twitter to volunteer local shelters for those affected, as well as details.
Follow for updates.
Manc. Victoria Station is CLOSED. Anybody who is stranded/ can't go home, please contact us we have beds! #RoomForManchester 🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Michelle Attwood (@MichAttwood) May 23, 2017
Anybody stuck in Manchester tonight I have a spare room and I just made some really nice soup. #roomformanchester please rt xxx
— Robyn Alexander (@robynrobynrobyn) May 23, 2017
#roomformanchester. Anyone needing help or a place to stay tonight we are 10 minutes walk from the Manchester arena. Spare room and 2 sofas
— Sophie T (@SophieTee2) May 23, 2017
Trains out of Manchester Victoria are stopped, if you can't get home check #RoomForManchester. Stay safe and don't travel alone.
— Stats Britain (@StatsBritain) May 22, 2017
Manc. Victoria Station is CLOSED. Anybody who is stranded/ can't go home, please contact us we have beds! #RoomForManchester 🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Michelle Attwood (@MichAttwood) May 23, 2017
My city is hit once again 😞 The IRA couldn't break Manchester... We will not be broken tonight! Be strong everyone! @HsuShengChi @msgumbies
— Helen Dunbar 🙏 (@helendunb) May 23, 2017
If anyone in Manchester needs somewhere to sit until they find a safe way home, you're more than welcome to my flat #roomformanchester
— Charl Marx (@charleylamble) May 22, 2017
I'm 10 mins away from the arena and if anyone needs food drinks or charge your phone or a sofa or anything get in touch #roomformanchester
— Eamon (@eamonjohngannon) May 23, 2017
#RoomForManchester 10 mins taxi from city centre, can provide a safe place to stay, a cup of tea, charge your phone, please message me
— #votelabour (@saveuglyanimals) May 22, 2017
#Manchester There are over 60 children without guardians at Holiday Inn if you're missing or can't get hold a loved one ring 07896711298 RT
— linds (@lindseycassan0) May 22, 2017
I have a spare room near Withington for 1/2 people if needed. Happy to offer, provide tea, coffee & food @MENnewsdesk #Manchester
— Coffee Fuelled (@_coffeefuelled) May 23, 2017
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