Boston Marathon hit by explosions
Two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon have left an unknown number of people injured. 5 April 2013
Last updated at 19:24 GMT
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.
Stragglers heading for the finish line were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts.
The Eastern Massachusetts branch of the Red Cross has set up a disaster response centre in the area.
COPY http://www.bbc.co.uk/
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