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2 explosions at the finish line at the Boston Marathon.

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landofsoapandglory · 15/04/2013 20:22

BBC have it as news at the moment.

Sky also have it.

One person dead according to Sky on the TV.

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Hulababy · 15/04/2013 20:26

:(

Fargo86 · 15/04/2013 20:29

Looks horrible.

tribpot · 15/04/2013 20:31

Beeb link - I don't think yours is working, landofsoap.

How awful.

CutePuppy · 15/04/2013 20:32

Police say they aren't confirming any details.

Those poor people. :(

ClaraOswald · 15/04/2013 20:37

I hope it isn't terrorism.

tribpot · 15/04/2013 20:38

NYPD confirm they have stepped up security in New York too (just on the Beeb).

InLoveWithDavidTennant · 15/04/2013 20:40

Sad blooming shocking!

im quite surprised they havent stopped the race. i dont think the rest of the runners even know yet

Gales · 15/04/2013 20:40

That is awful. I ran London last year and will be manning a water station on Sunday (4am start anyone?) These just such wonderfully good events. I really hope it wasn't deliberate.

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landofsoapandglory · 15/04/2013 20:41

I hope it isn't terrorism too.

I should imagine the security is going to be stepped up for Lady Thatcher's funeral and the London Marathon, though.

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Manchesterhistorygirl · 15/04/2013 20:43

Desperately hoping its not terrorism, but 2 explosions? Just so bloody awful.

Helena1964 · 15/04/2013 20:44

I've just heard Sky report possibly 3 dead. The odd thing is that none of the US outlets have yet mentioned fatalities. But one local news reporter has tweeted that she saw several people lose limbs. Sad

carriedawayannie · 15/04/2013 20:44

People on Twitter are reporting three dead but obv unconfirmed

ClaraOswald · 15/04/2013 20:45

There has been rumours of a "third device" according to one of th enews sources.

:(

SweetestThing · 15/04/2013 20:45

Three people dead, apparently.

Beyond sad. All those people giving their all to complete the race, pushing themselves to the limit -beyond despicable, if it's deliberate.

TigerSwallowtail · 15/04/2013 20:45

How awful Sad

InLoveWithDavidTennant · 15/04/2013 20:46

possible 3rd device in another hotel too, though not much being mentioned about that yet

Hulababy · 15/04/2013 20:46

Sky are always very quick to report information. They are not always accurate and often report information well before they are confirmed by anyone else. So, I would be reluctant to accept Sky as fact just yet. So fingers crossed.

tribpot · 15/04/2013 20:47

I thought the references to 'another device' was slightly weird as they are being careful to say they don't know what the cause of the explosions is.

AuntieStella · 15/04/2013 20:47

I don't think it'll make any difference to Baroness Thatcher's funeral. That was always going to entail a major security operation.

I hope that, in the scramble to "feed" the viewers of rolling news channels, coverage does not descend into the voyeuristic.

MrsBucketxx · 15/04/2013 20:48

I Cant see what else it could be , what the motives would be I dont know.

its a shocking incident :(

MissAnnersley · 15/04/2013 20:48

It's apparently a holiday in Boston today - schools closed, people off work etc.

It is called Patriot's Day. Am watching CNN.

ClaraOswald · 15/04/2013 20:49

I'm on BBC, not sky.

tribpot · 15/04/2013 20:50

Yes, it's a holiday today

MadCap · 15/04/2013 20:51

It is also tax day. I wouldn't be quick to put it down to religious extremists. If was terrorism it may well be anti government extremists.

LadyMountbatten · 15/04/2013 20:52

lots on twitter

Always faster