2 explosions at the finish line at the Boston Marathon.

[landofsoapandglory]

BBC have it as news at the moment.

Sky also have it.

One person dead according to Sky on the TV.

[FrubesOnTheCouch]

Was it two explosions in same bit or different places?

[Hulababy]

Two within the same hotel, only a few metres apart, according to BBC.

[AuntieStella]

There were definitely runners still on the course (as media converting the race were still there and footage is being broadcast).

UK police reported (SKY) to be reviewing security, not of Thatcher's funeral, but of London Marathon which takes place this (?) weekend.

[tribpot]

London marathon scheduled for 21 April.

[Wannabestepfordwife]

So sad I can't help but shed a few tears. I really hope there are no more fatalities.

I really hope they catch who ever was responsible- according to eyewitness on the mail it was a bomb

[Gales]

Yes, there would still be people on the course but most of the media coverage would have finished

[landofsoapandglory]

stella I was wondering about the London marathon earlier. It would be my guess they will step up the security.

[Gales]

Security for London is huge - we have to register months in advance and be police checked to run a water station.

I have so many questions as to how this could have happened...

[landofsoapandglory]

They can't police check spectators though, Gales, also, what about the bins, do they seal them off?

[wonderstuff]

Why on earth would anyone do this, I just can't comprehend. So crazy, those poor poor people. How traumatised must those who aren't injured be? Tragic

[Darkesteyes]

According to what has been coming into my feed some of the Newtown families were there. my thoughts are with everyone affected.

[landofsoapandglory]

They just said there has been a 3rd explosion at the JFK library in Boston.

I guess that rules out an accident!

[GlaikitFizzog]

They are reporting the third device on sky now, in a hotel apparently.

[GlaikitFizzog]

Sory JFK library not a hotel

[Hulababy]

BBC have reported two more devices found; controlled explosions to occur.

[AuntieStella]

The distance between the first known two blasts made it exceedingly unlikely it could be an accident. The third explosion (and reports of other suspicious objects) make it look criminal beyond doubt, as do the imposition of noticeable security restrictions in other cities eg round the White House.

[Fairydogmother]

Awful scenes. My heart goes out to them all x

[Isityouorme]

JFK library is apparently just a fire and not related to explosions.

[Gales]

The route including bins is checked by sniffer dogs and whatever other science they use these days. We are only allowed to use clear plastic bags for rubbish.

BBC now reporting that White House not locked down at all.

[PickledMoomin]

One explosion was outside JFK library (BBC)

[LottieJenkins]

My friend is running on Sunday he has run every year for the last twenty years.............I wonder if they will cancel it?

[landofsoapandglory]

Isityou according to Reuters police have confirmed it was an explosion at JFK library.

[Gales]

I'd be amazed if they do Lottie. And disappointed. It hasn't occurred to me not to go.

[NicholasTeakozy]

A chap on the BBC says he smelled cordite. What a vile thing to happen.

[CutePuppy]

Was there a third explosion? It isn't on Reuters?