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Two explosions rocked the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday. At this time, two people are dead and at least 107 are injured in the aftermath of the explosions, according to Boston police. The marathon was stopped so authorities could investigate the area.
A loud explosion occurred on the north side of Boylston Street, about three hours after the winners crossed the finish line, according to MSN News. Another explosion was heard by bystanders a few seconds later.
Former University of Florida students Matt Hensley and Jeremy Cricione were participants in the marathon before the explosions. Hensley describes the scene after the blasts and says the incident was unreal.
Hensley and Cricione escaped without injury.
A third blast sent citizens in a frenzy. The JFK Library experienced an explosion, which authorities believed to be in connection with the previous twin blasts at the marathon. As of right now, the third explosion appears to be associated with a fire, according to Boston police.
Authorities are still unsure of who is behind the explosions or whether or not it is a terrorist attack. The investigation is on going.
There were 20 more runners from Gainesville in the marathon.
There were 20 Gainesville runners in today’s Boston Marathon. Here they are: twitter.com/WUFTNews/statu…
— WUFT News (@WUFTNews) April 15, 2013
MARATHON EXPLOSIONS: Boston hospitals report 107 people brought to seven institutions for blast injuries — in addition to 2 killed.
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
4:07 p.m. EST: The Boston Globe reports two loud booms coming from the finish line by witnesses.
BREAKING: A witness reports hearing two loud booms near the Boston Marathon finish line. — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
4:14 p.m. EST: Public Information Director for the Boston Police Department reports:
Update 23 injuries2 dead #tweetfromthebeat — Cheryl Fiandaca (@CherylFiandaca) April 15, 2013
4:19 p.m. EST: More explosives found by officials around marathon course.
BREAKING: Intelligence official: 2 more explosive devices found at Boston Marathon; being dismantled — The Associated Press (@AP) April 15, 2013
4:29 p.m. EST: Boston bombsquad dismantles other two explosive devices, another suspicious package found.
UPDATE: Another suspicious package was reported near the Harvard #MBTA station — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
4:38 p.m. EST: Another suspicious package found.
RT @billy_baker: Police have cordoned off a block of commonwealth, where there’s a suspicious “device.” — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
4:41 p.m. EST: Injuries from blast grow in numbers
MARATHON EXPLOSION: Toll rises to 2 dead, 64 wounded in Boston Marathon explosions. — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
4:53 p.m. EST: Third blast reported to be coming from JFK Library.
BREAKING NEWS: Third incident: explosion earlier today at the JFK library — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
4:54 p.m. EST: Hockey is postponed for Bruins and Ottawa.
#Bruins game vs. Ottawa has been postponed — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
5:07 p.m. EST: Cellphone service blocked to prevent further detontations.
RT @ap: Cellphone service shut down in Boston to prevent remote detonations of explosives, official says: apne.ws/ZwBMKb -CC — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
5:08 p.m. EST: More injuries reported by Boston hospitals.
MARATHON EXPLOSIONS: Boston hospitals report more than 100 being treated after Marathon explosions. — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
5:25 p.m. EST: Third blast at JFK Library deemed to be fire related.
RT @boston_police: Update JFK incident appears to be fire related #tweetfromthebeat via @cherylfiandaca — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
5:27 p.m. EST: Injury count rises again, up 64 to 90.
MARATHON EXPLOSIONS: Two killed, at least 90 injured in Boston Marathon finish line explosions; third blast reported at JFK Library — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
5:29 p.m. EST: Blast injuries result in amputations for many affected by blasts.
RT @globegideon: Some of 64 injured in Boston #Marathon blasts have had limbs amputated, hospitals report. #marathonbdc — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
5:31 p.m. EST: Runners still on marathon route were diverted to a safe haven.
RT @mbvega: Marathon officials said the 4,496 were diverted while 1,246 never made it to 40K mark and stopped in Newton. — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
5:35 p.m. EST: Flights coming into Logan International Airport are haulted.
UPDATE: The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a temporary ground stop that halted inbound flights to Logan International Airport — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
5:43 p.m. EST: Injures at 90, according to Boston hospitals.
UPDATE: At least 90 people injured in #BostonMarathon blasts, according to area hospitals. b.globe.com/17flFVD
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
6:10 p.m. EST: Injuries rise again, up to 107.
MARATHON EXPLOSIONS: Boston hospitals report 107 people brought to seven institutions for blast injuries — in addition to 2 killed.
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
6:13 p.m. EST: President Obama calls for increased security across the country, address the state of Boston.
Live stream: President Obama delivers a statement on the explosions in Boston bo.st/17CeE4o
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013
