CLEAN : Eyewitnesses recount horror of Manchester bombing

The transcript describes a terrifying experience at a concert where the speaker and others feared for their lives. Initially, there was confusion and panic as they tried to understand the situation. The speaker reflects on the concert, expressing sadness that the event will be remembered for the fear rather than the music. After the incident, they observed injured people, highlighting the severity of the situation.

What did the narrator initially think the loud noise might have been?

• A prank or joke

• A thunderstorm

• A firework display

• A car accident

What was the narrator's reaction when they heard the loud noise?

• They laughed it off

• They ran for safety

• They called a friend

• They ignored it

How did the narrator feel about the concert before the incident?

• Indifferent

• Excited and eager

• Nervous and anxious

• Disappointed

What lasting impact did the incident have on the narrator's memory of the concert?

• It encouraged them to attend more concerts

• It had no impact

• It overshadowed the positive memories

• It made them appreciate life more

What did the narrator notice as they were leaving the venue?

• Injured teenagers

• A group of performers

• A food stall

• A police officer