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Apr 15, 2013

Boston Marathon explosions

Boston Marathon explosions, The headquarters of the Boston Marathon is on lockdown following two explosions near the finish line, Reuters reports.

The blasts occurred just before 3:00 p.m., according to MyFoxBoston.

Two people were killed and twenty-three others were injured, according to a preliminary statement from the Boston Police Department.

Medical tents set up for runners are being used to treat individuals with injuries. Two more explosive devices were found by authorities after the initial explosions, the Associated Press reports.

Police chief Ed Davis said that a third incident took place at the JFK Library in Boston.

"We are not sure if these incidents are related, but we are treating them as if they are," he said.

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