Blast at Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena kills 19 people

Blast at Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena kills 19 people

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (WPVI) --

An explosion struck an Ariana Grande concert in northern England late Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens in what police were treating as a terrorist attack.

Greater Manchester Police said 19 people were confirmed dead after the explosion at Manchester Arena. Northwest Ambulance Service said 59 injured people had been taken to hospitals, and a number of "walking wounded" were treated at the scene. Emergency vehicles were helping the injured and bomb disposal units were later seen outside the venue.