Twin explosions at Boston marathon finish line

[Das ka das]

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.

Two explosions at Boston marathon finish line

 

[average american]

Watching on CNN, still not sure source of explosions.

3 dead 30 injured.

 

[Blackwater]

Any links to ancient land of pakistan established so far ????

if not, iam sure it will be soon


if any links to pak found out,it will be end of story of pak as republic

 

[arnabmit]

Twin bomb blasts in Boston

Chaos as twin blasts rock Boston Marathon

Date: April 16 2013


Two explosions have shattered the finish of the Boston Marathon, sending authorities out on the course to carry away the injured while stragglers in the 40 kilometre race were rerouted away from the smoking site.

Competitors and race volunteers were crying as they fled the chaos.

Bloody spectators were being carried to the medical tent that had been set up to care for fatigued runners.

''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.

Neither race officials nor public officials could immediately estimate the number or degree of injuries.

About three hours after the winners crossed the line, there was a loud explosion just before the finish line.Another explosion could be heard a few seconds later.

Smoke rose from the blasts, fluttering through the national flags lining the route of the world's oldest and most prestigious marathon.

TV helicopter footage showed blood staining the pavement in the popular shopping and tourist area known as the Back Bay.

''There are people who are really, really bloody,'' said Laura McLean, a runner from Toronto, who was in the medical tent being treated for dehydration when she was pulled out to make room for victims of the explosions.

''They were pulling them into the medical tent.''

Cherie Falgoust was waiting for her husband, who was running the race.

''I was expecting my husband any minute,'' she said. ''I don't know what this building is ... it just blew. Just a big bomb, a loud boom, and then glass everywhere. Something hit my head. I don't know what it was. I just ducked.''

- AP

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How many of you are willing to bet this has some paki connection?

 

[average american]

They say it was bombs.

 

[ashdoc]

if any links to pak found out,it will be end of story of pak as republic

naah , it has very powerful friends in the US of A who will be working full time to protect it

 

[t_co]

Any links to ancient land of pakistan established so far ????

if not, iam sure it will be soon


if any links to pak found out,it will be end of story of pak as republic

I am sickened that you would use this tragedy to point fingers in the absence of proof. What is wrong with you?

 

[t_co]

My thoughts go out to those killed and wounded by the tragedy, as well as their families and the city of Boston as a whole.

Fond memories of the city. I remember holding hands with my second girlfriend in Copley Square after the Harvard Debate Tournament, under the gentle snow of a New England February. She was from Delhi, and we stood there sipping hot chocolate and talking about what we would do when we grew up.

 

[Illusive]

What a tragedy.

 

[maomao]

pakis or no pakis involved in this blast.....If west wants to remain safe they should deport all islamic pakis back to the islamic pakistan!

 

[t_co]

pakis or no pakis involved in this blast.....If west wants to remain safe they should deport all islamic pakis back to the islamic shyhole called pakistan!

Reported for blatant racism.

 

[Daredevil]

RIP to the fallen.

An intelligence official working on the scene told the Associated Press that two additional explosive devices were found near the site, and are being dismantled by a bomb squad.

Boston Marathon blasts: LIVE UPDATES — RT USA

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[Daredevil]

Boston Marathon explosions: 2 more explosive devices found at Boston Marathon; being dismantled


Boston Marathon explosions: 2 more explosive devices found at Boston Marathon; being dismantled | NCRenegade

 

[gokussj9]

12 dead, nearly 50 injured after 2 explosions rock Boston Marathon, suspect identified and being guarded in hospital - NYPOST.com

BOSTON — Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers in the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts.

A federal law-enforcement source confirmed to The Post there are at least 12 dead and nearly 50 injured. Fox News reported that Massachusetts General Hospital was treating 10 people with amputated limbs and all operating rooms were on hold.

Authorities have a identified a suspect, a Saudi national, who is currently being guarded in a Boston hospital with shrapnel wounds.

Law-enforcement sources said at least the first explosion occurred in the lobby of a nearby hotel.

AUTHORITIES ID SUSPECT IN MARATHON BOMBINGS

PHOTOS: EXPLOSIONS ROCK BOSTON MARATHON

"There were two bombs that exploded near the finish line in today's Boston Marathon," The Boston Marathon's official Facebook page read. "We are working with law enforcement to understand what exactly has happened."

According to reports, authorities in Boston found two more explosive devices that had not gone off and police were dismantling them. The airspace above the city was ordered cleared as well.

Police confirmed a third explosion at JFK Library in Boston. It was unclear if the explosion was linked to the two earlier ones that took place at the Marathon.

President Obama was briefed about the incident shortly after the explosions occured.

Obama called Boston mayor Tom Menino and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to express his concern fot those that were injured and make clear that his administration is ready to provide needed support as they respond to this incident.

Gov. Patrick released a statement this afternoon.

"This is a horrific day in Boston. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have been injured. I have been in touch with the President, Mayor Menino and our public safety leaders. Our focus is on making sure that the area around Copley Square is safe and secured. I am asking everyone to stay away from Copley Square and let the first responders do their jobs."

The after-effects from the explosions reverberated across the nation, including in New York City.

"This changes everything [in New York],'' one source told The Post. "Everyone's on high alert. Our marathon was canceled in November. Who knows if that changed someone's plans?''

AP
The NYPD has ramped up its anti-terror efforts at landmarks and other potential terrorist targets "to make sure there's no nonsense going on here,'' a law-enforcement source said.

Officers are scouring live feed from surveillance videos throughout the city to monitor possible events, the source said.

NYPD Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne said that the NYPD has deployed its Critical Response Vehicles as well until more about the explosion is learned.

Mayor Bloomberg also released a statement following the explosions.

"As law enforcement authorities investigate today's explosions in Boston, I ask all New Yorkers to keep the victims and their families in your thoughts and prayers," Bloomberg said. "I have spoken with Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, and the NYPD has stepped up security at strategic locations and critical infrastructure, including our subways."

The FDNY says their units have also been advised to use elevated caution due to the explosions.



Relatives of the victims of December's school massacre in Newtown, Conn. were among those attending the race finish at a VIP area. It was not known of any of the relatives were among the casualties.

A White House official said President Obama was getting updates on the apparent bombing.

Competitors and race organizers were crying as they fled the chaos. Bloody spectators were being carried to the medical tent that had been set up to care for fatigued runners.

AP
"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 thunderous explosion could be heard a few seconds later.

Runner Laura McLean of Toronto said she heard two explosions outside the medical tent.



Cherie Falgoust was waiting for her husband, who was running the race.

''I was expecting my husband any minute," she said. "I don't know what this building is ... it just blew. Just a big bomb, a loud boom, and then glass everywhere. Something hit my head. I don't know what it was. I just ducked."

About half of the runners -- virutally all the elite competitors -- had completed the course when the twin explosions went off.

It created a mad rush of bystanders, who frantically dashed away from the scene. Moments later, first reporters ran to the wounded, as their blood stained the Boston pavement.

Smoke filled the previously crystal-clear sky and the sounds of sirens rang for blocks.

 

[gokussj9]

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[Known_Unknown]

This is the first major terrorist attack in the US since the failed 2010 NY bombing by Paki Faisal Shahzad. It's a good thing that whoever did it was pretty stupid since the bombs went off more than an hour after most people crossed the finish line. If they had gone off at the starting line around the time the marathon started, there would have been many more casualties.

 

[Known_Unknown]

https://vine.co/v/bFdt5uwg6JZ

Looks like a puny bomb...not much explosive power.

I'm surprised ......12 dead and 50 injured?

 

[Daredevil]

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[iNDiAN.96]

New York Post "@nypost

Breaking: Authorities ID a Saudi national as a suspect in Boston Marathon bombings Authorities ID suspect as Saudi national in marathon bombings, under guard at Boston hospital - NYPOST.com

 

[maomao]

Reported for blatant racism.

You are a fool who thinks pakis are not jihadi minded morons.....go report whatever you want...no doubt xinjiang has the blessings of islamic pakis.....west has to deport all pakis and islamists if they want to live with peace! Period.