Several killed at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester

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Police have confirmed a number of people have been killed after reports of an "explosion" at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.

Thousands of people were forced to evacuate Manchester Arena after reports of a "loud bang" at the music venue in northern England.

"Emergency services responding to serious incident at Manchester Arena. Avoid the area," Greater Manchester police said in a statement.

"So far 19 people have been confirmed dead, with around 50 others injured."

Police are yet to confirm what caused the deaths, but say they are treating the incident as a possible terrorist attack.

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