Clay Laugier

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theatlantic:

Photos of the Boston Marathon Bombing

Several explosions erupted near the finish line of the Boston Marathon today, in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. An unconfirmed number of spectators and athletes were injured, and authorities are investigating. This is a breaking news story, and I will be adding images as they become available.

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Warning: Some graphic images in there.

nbcnews:

Explosions rock finish of Boston Marathon; 2 killed and at least 23 hurt, police say

Two explosions described by race organizers as bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday as runners completed the course and thousands cheered them on. At least two people were killed and 23 injured, police said.

More on this breaking news story.

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nationalpost:

At least two dead, 64 injured as two bombs hit Boston Marathon finish line, more explosive devices found
Two bombs exploded near the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing at least two people, injuring at least 23 others and sending authorities rushing to aid wounded spectators, race organizers and police said.

Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis said the two explosions occurred about 50 to 100 metres apart “simultaneously” on Boylston Street and there was multiple casualties at each location.

One runner, a Rhode Island state trooper, said he saw at least two dozen people with very serious injuries, including missing limbs.

A third explosion occurred at the JFK Library at about 4:00 p.m. but no injuries were reported, Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis said at a press conference Monday afternoon. Davis said numerous bags were left at the scene by runners and each is being treated as a possible threat.