英国曼彻斯特一音乐厅演出时爆炸 致数人死

新华社快讯：据当地媒体报道，英国曼彻斯特市一音乐厅22日晚传出巨响，疑为爆炸声。事发时该音乐厅内正在进行演出，警方正在调查，并警告市民勿接近该区域。

据路透援引目击者：爆炸发生后，现场人们奔跑尖叫，场面混乱，爆炸声十分巨大。另经英国警方确认，在曼彻斯特剧场爆炸案中有数人死亡。

英国《太阳报》报道原文：

'RUNNING AND SCREAMING'

Manchester Arena explosion at Ariana Grande gig causes multiple deaths and injuries as cops swarm to treat wounded concertgoers

POLICE have confirmed that people have died and been injured after “explosions” at Manchester Arena sent thousands of terrified concertgoers fleeing an Ariana Grande concert.

Witnesses on social media have reported hearing a “massive bang” before screaming crowds rushed out of venue with police confirming there was an explosion.

Police said: "Emergency services are currently responding to reports of an explosion at Manchester Arena.

"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 available."

It is still unclear what caused the explosion with varied reports suggesting the explosion could have been caused by a speaker or a balloon, while others suggested a gun had gone off.

Manchester Victoria Station has shut down all services in and out while emergency units respond.

Witnesses have reported seeing emergency services swarming at the scene as video footage shows crowds fleeing and armed cops arriving.