Georgina Callander, 18, named as first victim of Manchester terror attack
GEORGINA Callander has been named as the first victim of the Manchester terror attack.
Georgina Callander has been named as the first victim of the Manchester terror attack
Georgina Callander was one of the 22 concert goers killed when a suicide bomber targeted an Ariana Grande concert at the Arena last night.
The teenager tragically took to Twitter hours before the pop gig to say she was "so excited" to see the American singer before the horror unfolded last night.
Friends told how the pop fan was rushed to hospital after the deadly explosion.
Georgina tweeted Ariana Grande hours before the concert
Rest in peace Gina. I love you so incredibly much, you deserved the world & more
In a heartrending last post, Georgina tweeted at the singer, who she was pictured with two years ago, saying:"So excited to see you tomorrow."
The superfan is said to have died at hospital with her mother at her bedside this morning.
Devastated friends have taken to social media to post heartrending tributes to the teenager.
One posted: "Rest in peace Gina. I love you so incredibly much, you deserved the world & more. I’m so lucky to have met you and known you."
Another friend Sean Maguire described her as "young and sweet", adding: "Just met this girl in April. She was killed last night in Manchester."
Rest in peace Gina. I love you so incredibly much, you deserved the world & more. I'm so lucky to have met you and known you ������ #manchester pic.twitter.com/sPrHq9I6M0
— liana (@lianasarfati) May 23, 2017
Georgina was a student at Runshaw Sixth Form Centre in Leyland, Lancashire.
In a statement the college said pupils are being offered counselling as it paid tribute to Georgina.
Runshaw Sixth Form Centre said: “It is with enormous sadness that it appears that one of the people who lost their lives in Monday’s Manchester attack was one of our students here at Runshaw College.
“Georgina Callander was a former Bishop Rawstorne pupil studying with us on the second year of her Health and Social Care course.
“Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Georgina’s friends, family, and all of those affected by this loss.
“We are offering all available support possible at this tragic time, including counselling with our dedicated student support team.”
To my beautiful best friend I hope you rest in peace my darling ������ I love you so much and will always miss you ������ #manchesterattack pic.twitter.com/4CNlkNxoC9
— Sophie ⚢ (@Sophie_Jauregui) May 23, 2017
Georgina was a super fan of Ariana Grande
Cold Feet and Waterloo Road actress Karen Davids also tweeted: "No words...we just met at #SBUK3 recently. This is beyond upsetting. Dearest, Georgina...RIP kind & beautiful lady."
"My love to her and all the families of the victims."
The Manchester terror attack has killed 22 people including children and at least 59 people injured after a bomb ripped through Manchester Arena at an Ariana Grande concert last night.
Some 240 calls were made to the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) reporting an explosion around 10.33pm Monday night, at the Arena in the city centre.
The incident occurred at the exit near the box office, close to the tunnel which links the arena with Manchester Victoria station, and came as thousands of people were leaving the venue.