BOSTON —Two explosions have been reported near the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street as thousands of people gathered for the race, and there are reports of injuries.
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At least two explosions were reported at the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday.
The blasts happened at about 2:50 p.m. near the intersection of Boylston and Exeter streets. The first explosion happened across from the Lenox Hotel and the second blast was about 15 seconds later, witnesses said.
Store fronts have been blown out, and there have been reports of dozens of injuries.
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Witnesses said several victims lost limbs, the race was stopped and the area is being evacuated.
Many of the injured appeared to be spectators who gathered for the 117th running of the race.
NewsCenter 5’s Sean Kelly said the impact of the explosions could be felt blocks away.
The victims were being taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. SOURCE
