Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line
Information about the two explosions that happened at 2:45pm today is still limited. Reports from the main stream news are saying.
“At least three death and many injuries were reported Monday after two explosions ripped through the crowd at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
Fox News quoted a law enforcement source as saying at least three people had died. The Boston Herald reported at least a dozen injuries
Witnesses said the blasts occurred in quick succession about 2:50 p.m. on Boylston Street near the intersection of Exeter Street, three hours after the winner had crossed the finish line. Some store fronts were blown out.”
usatoday.com
Here is a fox news report. (notice military personnel already on scene)
We will continue to follow this story as it progresses.
*Update 4:34pm.
Here is more video from the Boston Globe
Reports of a third explosion at JFK library are coming in. But a JFK Library official has stated “Fire not related to marathon explosions”
Boston Police have now said 2 more bombs where found and dismantled. Source
Comments on news stories and in some news commentary are already blaming “right wing extremists”.
*Update 4:45pm
More images from the scene (graphic warning)
*Update 5:05pm
naturalnews.com is now reporting that: Boston marathon bombing happened on same day as ‘controlled explosion’ drill by Boston bomb squad
nypost.com: Authorities ID suspect as Saudi national in marathon bombings, under guard at Boston hospital
*Update 5:10pm
Live footage from Boston police press conference
*Update 5:15pm
CNN National Security Analyst Warns Of ‘Right-Wing Extremists’ Behind Boston Bombings
*Update 5:19pm
Official: Cellphone service shut down in Boston
*Update 5:23pm
CNN Wolf Blitzer blames anti-tax group or tea party for Boston Marathon explosion
*Update 5:28pm
Eyewitness: Authorities Announced “Drill” Before Boston Explosions, UM coach “thought it was odd” bomb sniffing dogs were at start and finish lines.
“University of Mobile’s Cross Country Coach Ali Stevenson told Local 15 News, ““They kept making announcements on the loud speaker that it was just a drill and there was nothing to worry about. “It seemed like there was some sort of threat, but they kept telling us it was just a drill.”
