More than a dozen dead in concert explosion in England

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More than a dozen dead in concert explosion in England

At least 19 people were confirmed dead after an explosion Monday night at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. Police said they were investigating it as an act of terror. Witnesses reported hearing a bomb-like bang near the bars in Manchester Arena. Concert-goers fled the venue through a sea of pink balloons. The singer was not injured. Police advised the public to avoid the area and closed down a nearby train station.

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Lynde Langdon

Lynde is WORLD’s executive editor for news. She is a graduate of World Journalism Institute, the Missouri School of Journalism, and the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Lynde resides with her family in Wichita, Kan.

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