3 Dead, Over 140 Injured in Boston Marathon explosions - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 04-15-2013, 03:21 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/15...pokesman-says/

Explosion reported near finish line of Boston Marathon, spokesman says

Published April 15, 2013

DEVELOPING: The Boston Marathon headquarters has been locked down after two explosions were reported near the finish line, a spokesman told Reuters.

Witnesses reportedly heard two booms near the finish line inside the Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel that sounded like two claps of thunder.

The Associated Press says there are reports of injuries.

gilligan fanatic · 04-15-2013, 03:43 PM

Just saw this on Facebook! Crazy! Hope everyone is ok

catlover79 · 04-15-2013, 03:57 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/15...pokesman-says/

DEVELOPING: Multiple casualties are reported after at least two explosions rocked the area near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, according to the Boston Herald.

Witnesses reportedly heard booms that sounded like two claps of thunder near the finish line inside the Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel.

The explosions occurred just before 3 p.m. Video of the scene showed a number of emergency crews in the area tending to victims and blood on the ground near the finish line.

"I saw two explosions. The first one was beyond the finish line. I heard a loud bang and I saw smoke rising," Boston Herald reporter Chris Cassidy, who was running in the marathon, told the newspaper. "I kept running and I heard behind me a loud bang. It looked like it was in a trash can or something...There are people who have been hit with debris, people with bloody foreheads.”

A photographer with Fox affiliate WFXT reported seeing a number of victims with lost limbs.

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.

"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.

"There are people who are really, really bloody," McLean said. "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."

Click for more from MyFoxBoston.com

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

AB · 04-15-2013, 03:59 PM

Hope everyone will be okay.

yankeesrj12 · 04-15-2013, 05:35 PM

This is all so crazy. My thoughts and prayers are with all those involved.

retrofan05 · 04-15-2013, 05:40 PM

Honestly, you aren't safe anywhere anymore. It's really sad.

Mr. Television · 04-15-2013, 05:48 PM

Just horrible. My thoughts and prayers go to the family and victims.

70s show watcher · 04-15-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by retrofan05

Honestly, you aren't safe anywhere anymore. It's really sad.

you can say that again

James"Thunder"Early · 04-15-2013, 11:38 PM

It's horrible, I read that an 8 year old is among the fatalities.

Family Ties Forever! · 04-16-2013, 12:29 AM

It's terrible. My thoughts go out to the victims and their families.

Penny Lane · 04-16-2013, 05:53 AM

Unfortunately it seems we'd better avoid crowds or mega- events! It's getting too dangerous!

catlover79 · 04-16-2013, 01:31 PM

I'm surprised we haven't heard anything from Janice yet.

Marvo301 · 04-16-2013, 01:34 PM

I can't make any sense of this. Why would anyone blow up marathon runners? My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and the first responders who are taking care of them.

Penny Lane · 04-16-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I'm surprised we haven't heard anything from Janice yet.

Has Janice even been on here lately? I have been wondering about her too!

Penny Lane · 04-16-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I can't make any sense of this. Why would anyone blow up marathon runners? My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and the first responders who are taking care of them.

I think that whoever did it wanted to do it in a famous crowded event where it would get a lot of attention .I guess The Marathon wasn't even considered. I keep worrying about the Super Bowl. But security is pretty tight there. Well looks like their wish came true, the scum!

04-15-2013, 03:21 PM	#1
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04-15-2013, 03:43 PM	#2
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04-15-2013, 03:57 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Multiple casualties reported after two explosions at Boston Marathon http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/15...pokesman-says/ DEVELOPING: Multiple casualties are reported after at least two explosions rocked the area near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, according to the Boston Herald. Witnesses reportedly heard booms that sounded like two claps of thunder near the finish line inside the Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel. The explosions occurred just before 3 p.m. Video of the scene showed a number of emergency crews in the area tending to victims and blood on the ground near the finish line. "I saw two explosions. The first one was beyond the finish line. I heard a loud bang and I saw smoke rising," Boston Herald reporter Chris Cassidy, who was running in the marathon, told the newspaper. "I kept running and I heard behind me a loud bang. It looked like it was in a trash can or something...There are people who have been hit with debris, people with bloody foreheads.” A photographer with Fox affiliate WFXT reported seeing a number of victims with lost limbs. 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. "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. "There are people who are really, really bloody," McLean said. "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." Click for more from MyFoxBoston.com The Associated Press contributed to this report.

04-15-2013, 05:48 PM	#7
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04-15-2013, 11:38 PM	#9
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04-15-2013, 05:35 PM	#5
yankeesrj12 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 4,335	This is all so crazy. My thoughts and prayers are with all those involved.

04-15-2013, 05:40 PM	#6
retrofan05 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,111	Honestly, you aren't safe anywhere anymore. It's really sad.

04-16-2013, 12:29 AM	#10
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04-16-2013, 05:53 AM	#11
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04-16-2013, 01:31 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I'm surprised we haven't heard anything from Janice yet.

04-16-2013, 01:34 PM	#13
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I can't make any sense of this. Why would anyone blow up marathon runners? My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and the first responders who are taking care of them.
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