Boston Marathon hit by explosions

[Darth Penguin]

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

Two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon race have left an unknown number of people injured.
Video and photographs from Boston show a scene of confusion, with emergency services descending on the scene and bloodied spectators being taken to a medical tent.
"There are a lot of people down," said one runner quoted by AP news agency.
The incident reportedly came about three hours after the winners crossed the line.
AP said there was a loud explosion on the north side of Boylston Street, just before the bridge that marks the finish line. Another loud explosion could be heard a few seconds later.

[xox2010]

What is this world coming to....

[Shwa Girl]

Two dead. At least 23 injured

[anisa]

My cousin is there right now, probably somewhat close to approaching the finish lone. Thankfully not close to the explosions. So sad for the ppl affected

[Darth Penguin]

Two dead. At least 23 injured

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

I was just coming to post that news..

[anisa]

Hell there were two more explosives found

[Darth Penguin]

BBC saying Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington closed to pedestrian traffic.

[Darth Penguin]

just read that the last mile was dedicated to the Newtown shooting victims..looking for a link for that.

eta http://www.theatlanticwire.com/natio...victims/64250/

Adding further heartbreak to utter tragedy, the last mile of Monday's Boston Marathon, which was rocked by at least two explosions resulting in an unknown number of injuries and casualties Monday afternoon, was dedicated to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting massacre. Boston Athletic Association president Joanne Flaminio said before the race that had a "special significance" because it was 26.2 miles long and there was 26 victims in the Newtown attack. There was also a group of Newtown parents running as part of a group called Team Newtown Strong who were raising money for local charities. A banner honoring the victims, hung at the end of the 26th mile, can be seen in the photo above.

[Patty Smyth]

Just bloody awful. Sick b.a.s.t.a.rd.s.

[Patty Smyth]

FAA declares no fly zone over the site for the moment.

[Darth Penguin]

It's for under 3,000 ft though so won't affect most aircraft

The agency said in a notice issued Monday about an hour after the explosions that a no-fly zone with a 3.5-mile radius has been created over 811 Boylston Street. The zone is limited to flights under 3,000 feet in altitude, which is lower than most airliners would fly except when taking off or landing.

[Darth Penguin]

conspiracy theory's blame game started..

Radio host Alex Jones declared that the two explosions near the finish line at the end of the Boston Marathon that have resulted in multiple injuries and at least three deaths appear to him to be a “false ” operation. The accusation suggests that Jones believes the government, or some other powerful entity, is behind the explosions and intends to utilize this event to justify a political agenda.

[Shwa Girl]

Third incident just reported - at JFK Library.

[GoJays]

WTH is wrong with people? Now there has been an explosion at JFK library

[Darth Penguin]

It's Patriot's Day in Maine and Massachusetts.