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The People Of Manchester Are Using Social Media To Help Each Other Following Explosion At Ariana Grande Concert

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 10:21

Last night what is thought to have been a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in the foyer of the Manchester Arena as an Ariana Grande concert came to a close, killing 22 people and injuring over 50. 

But the people of Manchester are proving an amazing show of strength and solidarity amid these terrible events, coming together via social media to offer help and assistance for those caught up in the attack.

While officials have now confirmed this was a terror-related incident, not much was known after the explosion, which took place at around 10.30pm on Monday night as the concert ended. But as police and ambulance crews attended those injured, many concertgoers were unable to reunite with friends and loved ones, while those taken to hospital for treatment weren't immediately able to update on where they were.

The community of Manchester was quick to offer assistance, however, and Twitter was soon flooded with offers of shelter as others helped spread the word about concertgoers missing in the aftermath.

Both the Holiday Inn and Premier Inn also took in young people separated from family members while taxi drivers offered free rides to concertgoers to help them get home safely.

Stranded? Call Streetcars on 0161-228-7878 and we will get you home safely #roomformanchester #ManchesterArena #Manchester #manchesterattack

— Street Cars (@streetcarsmcr) May 23, 2017

Manchester Taxi numbers
Street Cars: 0161 228 7878
Union Cars: 0161 833 414
Kingsway Taxis: 0161 442 0642#RoomForManchester @thedannybeard

— Justin Fame (@TheJustinFame) May 23, 2017

The acts of humanity. Taxi drivers taking the injured to hospital & visitors to safety in the city after terrorist attack #ManchesterArena pic.twitter.com/5M5IMqILuB

— Elaine Willcox (@ElaineWITV) May 23, 2017

People also began to use #RoomForManchester on their tweets with offers of shelter and places to charge phones for those stranded.

Useful information re: #Manchester - some people are still separated or missing. pic.twitter.com/zWSpgzXPIq

— Aaron Vallely (@Vallmeister) May 23, 2017

Spare bed, 2 sofas, tea & chargers for anyone stuck in Manchester tonight. Outside centre but can pick up/drive home #roomformanchester

— Rachael Mannion (@rachmannion89) May 22, 2017

#Manchester #RoomForManchester This lady is willing to help! pic.twitter.com/M0KRvHTnA4

— Georgia x (@Queendaisydavis) May 23, 2017

#roomformanchester in fallowfield, house of 7 girls, have a double bed, sofas and tea pls contact if you need any help x

— Alix Long (@long_alix) May 22, 2017

IMPORTANT: Holiday Inn & Premier Inn are apparently taking in kids who have been separated at #ManchesterArena

Spread the word #Manchester

— Aaron Vallely (@Vallmeister) May 22, 2017

These responses are also inspiring others online:

When terrorism makes you question humanity, look to the heroes. In Manchester thousands are rushing to aid those in need. #RoomForManchester

— Jack Slater (@Jack_Slater) May 23, 2017

people offering beds restores my faith in society at a time like this, such a simple gesture making all the difference❤️ #roomformanchester

— Charl Hatton (@Charlhattonnx) May 22, 2017

Our love and thoughts are with you, Manchester.

Greater Manchester police have also now implemented an emergency number for those still seeking friends and family members - 0161 856 9400.

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