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THIS dramatic dashcam video shows the moment an explosion killed concert goers from outside the Ariana Grande Manchester gig.

Joe Gregory was sitting in his car outside the venue when the device was detonated by a suicide bomber shortly after 10.30pm, killing at least 22 people and injuring 59.

 Joe Gregory captured the moment the explosion was detonated on his dascham as he waited to collect his sister and girlfriend from the venue
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Joe Gregory captured the moment the explosion was detonated on his dascham as he waited to collect his sister and girlfriend from the venueCredit: Joe Gregory

The arena lights up before a loud bang rings out and seconds later the 22-year-old can be heard shouting: "No!"

Mr Gregory, who posted the footage on Twitter, was waiting to collect his girlfriend and sister who were at the concert.

He later informed followers that both were "home safe and well".

Some social media users claimed the video was fake as the timestamp stated the footage was recorded at 21:31 but he clarified that this was because he had not reset the clock to BST since the clocks changed in March.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed at least 22 people, including children, were killed in the blast and dozens more injured.

Footage showed screaming fans, many of them young girls, fleeing the venue after Britain's deadliest terror attack in 12 years.

 To the left of the footage the Manchester arena is seen lighting up as the bomb goes off
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To the left of the footage the Manchester arena is seen lighting up as the bomb goes offCredit: Joe Gregory

Grande, who was due to give a concert in London later on Tuesday, said she was "broken" in a tweet.

According to police, the blast occurred "within the foyer area of the stadium." Manchester Arena said the blast took place "outside the venue in a public space."

The arena foyer connects the 21,000-capacity auditorium with Victoria train and tram station, a major transport hub on the northern edge of the city centre.

 An injured woman is escorted from the arena by police after loud bangs were heard at the gig
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 An injured woman is escorted from the arena by police after loud bangs were heard at the gigCredit: London News Pictures
 We Stand With Manchester image which is being shared in support after the Manchester terror attack
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We Stand With Manchester image which is being shared in support after the Manchester terror attackCredit: Twitter

Witnesses described a "huge bomb-like bang" and scenes of panic as young fans rushed out and parents waiting outside frantically searched for their children.

Greater Manchester Police's chief constable Ian Hopkins said a sole attacker had set off an "improvised explosive device" and died in the process.

Authorities are treating the attack as a "terrorist incident," but no one has so far claimed it.

Police said they are now investigating whether it was a lone wolf-style attack or whether there are accomplices.

British Prime Minister Theresa May condemned it as "an appalling terrorist attack".


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