Explosion Boston Marathon #1

BOSTON (AP) — Two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon have resulted in injuries.

Bloody spectators were being carried Monday to the medical tent that had been set up to care for fatigued runners. Police wove through competitors as they ran back toward the course.

"There are a lot of people down," said one man, whose bib No. 17528 identified him as Frank Deruyter of North Carolina. He was not injured, but marathon workers were carrying one woman, who did not appear to be a runner, to the medical area as blood gushed from her leg. A Boston police officer was wheeled from the course with a leg injury that was bleeding.

About three hours after the winners crossed the line, there was a loud explosion on the north side of Boylston Street, just before the photo bridge that marks the finish line. Another explosion could be heard a few seconds later.

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BREAKING NEWS: At least dozens of people have been seriously injured, a Globe staffer on the scene says.

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momtective said:

North side of Boilston Street per Fox News...not sure if my spelling is correct or not.

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Peliman said:

Apparent explosion hits near finish line of Boston Marathon

Posted: Apr 15, 2013 2:55 PM EDT
Updated: Apr 15, 2013 3:08 PM EDT


BOSTON (MyFoxBoston.com) – An apparent explosion has hit the finish line area of the Boston Marathon.

Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion near the finish line just before 3 p.m. Video from Skyfox showed a number of emergency crews in the area tending to victims.

There appeared to be blood on the ground near the finish line.

Reuters was reporting that the Boston Marathon headquarters were in lockdown.

No other details were available.



http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/21...sion-hits-near-finish-line-of-boston-marathon

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