Live updates: Explosion near Boston Marathon finish line
Dozens of people have been seriously injured after
two reported explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The
Boston Globe cited witnesses who reported hearing two large explosions
shortly before 3 p.m. ET. The Associated Press reported at least one of
the explosions came near the entrance of the Fairmont Copley Hotel.
Yahoo News is tracking the latest developments in the live blog below.
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The following site has photos as and after the bombs went off:
http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/two-explosions-near-boston-marathon-s-finish-line-1366055187-slideshow/two-explosions-went-off-near-the-finish-line-of-the-117th-boston-marathon-photo-255637046.html
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At least two dead, 23 injured after explosions at Boston Marathon
By Holly Bailey, Yahoo! News | The Lookout – 1 hr 56 mins agoAt least 23 people are injured and two dead after two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon. The Boston Globe reported 64 were injured. The injuries include dismemberment, witnesses said.Authorities are telling Boston residents to stay home and avoid crowds as they try to "stabilize" the situation.
Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis said that a third "incident"--an explosion at the JFK library--may be related to the first two explosions. No injuries have been reported in that incident. "We recommend to people that they stay home," Davis said at a brief press conference Monday afternoon. "We want to make sure that we completely stabilize the situation."
"We are asking that people ... calmly make their way home," Gov Deval Patrick said.
Two large explosions, just 50 yards apart, went off shortly before 3pm ET, more than four hours into the race. One of the explosions happened near the entrance of the Fairmont Copley Hotel, in Copley Square. Local news reporter Jackie Bruno wrote that she saw some people with their limbs blown off. The Boston Globe has a video showing the moment of the explosion. The Boston Police said it is looking for video footage taken from the finish line as part of its investigation.
NBC News, citing anonymous law enforcement sources, reported Monday that a "small homemade bomb" is believed to be responsible for the explosion. The AP reported that at least two more explosive devices were found by authorities, who are dismantling them. The FAA has created a no fly zone around the area, and the Boston subway was shut down.
Police are evacuating the area on Boylston street to continue sweeping for more devices. Runners who had not yet finished the race were stopped at mile 25 and directed to Boston Common. The Boston Police Department is calling in all off duty officers in the city. This New York Times map shows where on the route the explosions took place. Family and friends of marathon runners can call 617 635 4500 for information.
Patrick called it a "horrific day in Boston" in a statement. President Barack Obama called Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino to offer his support. Obama also met with Homeland Security adviser Lisa Manaco, according to a White House offiical.
The New York Police Department is stepping up security around the city in response to the explosion. At the White House, yellow police tape was used to block off the street from pedestrians in front of the White House's north gates and secret service were positioned along the perimeter. Credentialed pass holders continued to be permitted entry and exit from both the White House and the Executive Office Building.
Twitter user Matt Norlander posted a screenshot of the explosion captured by the local CBS affiliate.
A photo of the apparent explosion posted on Twitter (photo via Boston to A T)
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end quote from:http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/dozens-people-injured-explosion-boston-marathon-190955311.htmlIf you can't see the video at this site there are gravely injured people with bloodied heads and missing limbs described in the video. Since 2 people have died already likely they were some of the most gravely injured on scene that didn't make it.
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