Various news reports are coming from the disturbing scene in Manchester where an alleged suicide bomber detonated at an Ariana Grande concert, leaving 20 dead and dozens more injured. While some have immediately gotten political with sick jokes being tweeted ad nauseam, others on the scene are working hard to make sure those affected are being taken care of, especially the potentially thousands of kids who have been left stranded as trains and buses have been shut down in the wake of the attack.
Twitter has helped multiple people missing people be found and has assured worried family and friends that the ones they love are safe. Beyond the outpouring of thoughts and prayers, those who are able to act, are. Residents of the surrounding area are opening their homes to those unable to get safely back to their families, and local hotels have become a safe haven for minors that are unable to get in touch with their parents.
Beyond the heroics from the first responders, locals are opening up their homes to anyone who may need it, even if it’s just offering up tea and a couch. Taxis around the city have also shut off their meters and are giving free rides to anyone in need. In a heartbreaking moment like this, it’s worth remembering that people out there are overwhelmingly good, and are here to help.
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All of these people have been found let's keep going #Manchester pic.twitter.com/yy5Wj9Chxf
— longhairedchimney (@helloshittee) May 23, 2017
Spare bed and room for anyone stuck in Manchester tonight, 5minutes away in taxi #roomformanchester 👭👫stick together
— Stacey Curley (@StaceyCurley4) May 23, 2017
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Anyone needing a place to stay we have rooms at the Holiday Inn Manchester West. Contact to hotel on 0161 7430080 #roomformanchester
— Danny McMenemy (@Dan_McMenemy) May 22, 2017
Please if you know someone who has children who were in Manchester tonight get this word out!! pic.twitter.com/On1BJC68C5
— Sean Lewis-Phelan (@SeanLP_) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/HeatherChilders/status/866806366618488832
If you are stuck in #Manchester tonight please click the hashtag #roomformanchester – there are people extending their help. Stay safe.
— ROUSE Magazine (@rouse_magazine) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/Jeromebilll/status/866801305838333952
Shoutout to @HolidayInn @premierinn and all other #hotels in #Manchester assisting lost children. Hotel contacts numbers are online. pic.twitter.com/E37f5bC7Lw
— AmbassadorProtection (@ambprotection) May 22, 2017
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If you could get word out that Manchester taxis are offering free rides to people stranded in the area that'd be great!
— MorikoEffy (@MorikoEffy) May 23, 2017
Taxi drivers in #Manchester have turned off their metres in order to get people home safe!
— Mark Vallely (@vallely_mark) May 22, 2017
If anyone is stranded in #Manchester give me a shout and I'll come drive you home. Would want people to do the same for my kids.
— Andie Jane campbell (@andieh09) May 22, 2017
If anyone needs a lift home from Manchester Arena, let me know I live round the corner, and not going to sleep anytime soon
— Tom Bozza (@tombolts) May 22, 2017
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The amount of people offering their homes out for the night and support to the people stuck in Manchester really gives me faith in humanity
— Shafeeq (@Y2SHAF) May 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/JackBinstead/status/866798101025214464
Taxis offering free rides, children taken in by hotels, people offering tea in their flats. Manchester, I am so proud to call you home.
— Emily Baker (@emilyrbakes) May 22, 2017