Manchester Offers Rooms, Taxis, and Hearts to Blast Victims

People took to Twitter to offer sofas, beds, and refreshments to those affected by the Manchester Arena blast.

The bomb explosion in Manchester Arena left 19 people dead. (Photo: AP/The Quint)

The city of Manchester came together to offer assistance to those affected by the explosion which rocked the Manchester Arena on Monday. The alleged suicide attack took place during the fag end of pop-singer Ariana Grande's concert. At least 22 lives were lost and over 50 people injured.

With the area close to the site being cordoned off and the adjoining Victoria station being shut, many were left stranded.

However, Twitter served as an effective medium, with #RoomForManchester trending, and connecting those in need of assistance to those willing to offer help.

‘Acts of Humanity’

Offering Beds, Sofas and Refreshments

Many tweeted offering beds, sofas and refreshments to the affected:

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Gurudwaras Provide Refuge

The Gurudwaras in Manchester too came forward to provide refuge, according to some Twitter users:

Manchester's Mayor Andy Burnham too tweeted telling people to use the trending hashtag if they were looking for help.

Free Taxi Services

Several users also alerted about free taxi services being offered in the city:

Manchester’s Efforts Lauded

The outpouring of help led many to laud the initiative of the people of Manchester to help their fellow city-mates:

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