15 April 2013 - 2 Explosions at Finish line of Boston Marathon

[cupper]

Major news outlets in US are reporting that 2 explosions took place at the finish line of the Boston Marathon today.

Two explosions at Boston marathon finish line

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/two-explosions-at-boston-marathon-finish-line/2013/04/15/64ce863a-a5ff-11e2-9e1c-bb0fb0c2edd9_story.html?hpid=z1

BOSTON — 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.

 

[McG]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22160691

 

[Robert0288]

more info from local news:

Two explosions have been reported near the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street as thousands of people gathered for the race, and there are reports of injuries.

The blasts happened at about 2:50 p.m. near the intersection of Boylston and Exeter streets. Store fronts have been blown out, and there have been reports of dozens of injuries.

Witnesses said several victims lost limbs, and the area was being evacuated.

The first explosion happened across from the Lenox Hotel and the second blast was about 15 seconds later, witnesses said.

Many of the injured appeared to be spectators who gathered for the 117th running of the race.

NewsCenter 5's Sean Kelly said the impact of the explosions could be felt blocks away.

The victims were being taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.

NewsCenter 5 and WCVB.com will have more information when it becomes available.

http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/metro/Explosions-reported-near-Boston-Marathon-finish-line/-/11971628/19757044/-/ktnc1wz/-/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

 

[pointfiveoh]

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/15/17764747-witnesses-2-explosions-heard-near-finish-line-of-boston-marathon - NBC News
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/explosions-boston-marathon-finish-line-18960342 - ABC News

This is messed up...

 

[R.C.]

Here's a feed from The Toronto Star as well...

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2013/04/15/two_explosions_at_boston_marathon_finish_line.html

 

[cupper]

Here is a link for Google Maps of the location.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Boylston+Street,+Boston,+MA&hl=en&ll=42.349712,-71.078311&spn=0.001138,0.00202&sll=42.354104,-71.05176&sspn=0.036408,0.064631&oq=boylBoston,+MA&hnear=Boylston+St,+Boston,+Massachusetts&t=h&z=19

Switch off the 45 deg view and you can see the finish line painted on the pavement.

 

[Strike]

Have a friend running.  Last time posted is at 40 km, but that was after the blast so I'm hoping she's okay.  This is messed up.

 

[Jarnhamar]

Some people will accuse North Korea and get all riled up.
Left Wingers will accuse the US government of bombing their own people to implicate North Korea.
The Taliban will try and take credit.
West borough baptist church will blame gay runners.
Conspiracy types will soon start with their shadows and unmarked cars and government plots and youtube videos.


I'll be happy if whoever did it gets caught and given the death penalty.

 

[Haletown]

Still of one of the explosions. . .

 

[PPCLI Guy]

Have a friend running.  Last time posted is at 40 km, but that was after the blast so I'm hoping she's okay.  This is messed up.

DH has reported in and she is fine

 

[cupper]

DH has reported in and she is fine

Some good news.

 

[Strike]

DH has reported in and she is fine

Not who I was thinking of, but also good news.  Daughter of my friend posted on FB and seems my friend was just coming around the last corner when the bombs went off.

 

[Kirkhill]

Some people will accuse North Korea and get all riled up.
Left Wingers will accuse the US government of bombing their own people to implicate North Korea.
The Taliban will try and take credit.
West borough baptist church will blame gay runners.
Conspiracy types will soon start with their shadows and unmarked cars and government plots and youtube videos.


I'll be happy if whoever did it gets caught and given the death penalty.

You forgot the Irish..... it being Boston and all.

 

[Haletown]

You forgot the Irish..... it being Boston and all.

leave it to CNN  . .

"You're kidding RT @joebrooks: CNN's Wolf Blitzer just speculated if anti-tax groups were behind the bombing . . .

 

[Cansky]

Still waiting for word on one of my soldiers.  Hoping no news is good news. Fingers crossed

 

[Eye In The Sky]

Jesus Christ. 

Thoughts go out to the victims and families. 

 

[Strike]

Still waiting for word on one of my soldiers.  Hoping no news is good news. Fingers crossed

Try this:

http://www.baa.org/individual.html

Should give you an idea where he was.  Last timer the runners hit now is at 40 km and the bombs went off at 4:10 race clock timing so that should help you out.

 

[Robert0288]

I've had this number filtered down to me from a friend to check up on fellow Canadians that might have been there.

1-800-387-3124
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/detroit/consul/services.aspx

 

[Cansky]

Try this:

http://www.baa.org/individual.html

Should give you an idea where he was.  Last timer the runners hit now is at 40 km and the bombs went off at 4:10 race clock timing so that should help you out.

Thank you according to his finish time and your points he finished about 10 min before bomb.  Still will feel better once we hear for sure he is ok.

Kirsten

 

[BeyondTheNow]

Unbelievable. So sorry to read that users have friends present. Thoughts extended to all participants and families/friends of during this undoubtedly scary period.