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 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’

The acts of humanity. Taxi drivers taking the injured to hospital & visitors to safety in the city after terrorist attack #ManchesterArena pic.twitter.com/5M5IMqILuB

— Elaine Willcox (@ElaineWITV) May 23, 2017

Offering Beds, Sofas and Refreshments

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

It anyone's stranded in Manchester and need a place to stay let me know. #RoomForManchester

— Sam Bentley (@itsSamBentley) May 22, 2017

I'm 10 mins away from the arena and if anyone needs food drinks or charge your phone or a sofa or anything get in touch #roomformanchester

— Eamon (@eamonjohngannon) May 23, 2017

@MENnewsdesk I have a sofa, floor, blankets and tea, 5 minutes from Arena for anyone in need #RoomForManchester

— Rebecca Topham (@rebeccatophamx) May 23, 2017

Anybody stuck in Manchester tonight I have a spare room and I just made some really nice soup. #roomformanchester please rt xxx

— Robyn Alexander (@robynrobynrobyn) May 23, 2017

If you need a bed, a cup of tea, a charged phone etc. - I'm 15 mins from Manchester Arena. DM me, they're open! #RoomForManchester

— Rachel Ellis (@rachelkellis) May 22, 2017

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Gurudwaras Provide Refuge

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

Sikh Temples in Manchester, UK offering food & accommodation. They are open for ALL people. #PrayForManchester #ManchesterArena #England pic.twitter.com/l52J9B5JjN

— Harjinder S Kukreja (@SinghLions) May 23, 2017

#Sikh Gurdwara's in #Manchester will be open to serve food and shelter to those affected by the #ManchesterArena incident this evening. 🙏

— Phaldip Singh (@Phaldip) May 22, 2017

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

If you are stranded in the area you can also follow #RoomForManchester where hotels and local people of our great city are offering refuge https://t.co/yaRwKMGwzV

— Mayor Andy Burnham (@MayorofGM) May 23, 2017

Free Taxi Services

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

Taxi's in the centre of Manchester are offering FREE lifts to anyone who can't get home tonight. Please RT & spread the word.

— The Venue Manchester (@VenueManchester) May 22, 2017

For customers who are in Manchester now if any one needs to come back to Bury just call us taxi for free

— Elton Bullitt Taxis (@EltonBullitt) May 23, 2017

Some resources for people in Manchester. Please retweet to spread the word! #Manchester pic.twitter.com/D3rvmJpJHo

— s (@sedatuhd) May 23, 2017

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:

Loving the outreach from the entire #Manchester community for those who are stuck without a place to stay, check out #RoomForManchester 🖤

— Lauren Marsh (@LMarshMusic) May 23, 2017

When terrorism makes you question humanity, look to the heroes. In Manchester thousands are rushing to aid those in need. #RoomForManchester

— Jack Slater (@Jack_Slater) May 23, 2017

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