Boston Marathon Explosions Cancel Race As Possible Bombs Detonate With Devices Found, Victims Lose Limbs Watch Video Of Blast

Apr 15, 2013 03:42 PM EDT

The Boston Marathon has been ended due to explosions that occurred near the finish line and many reports are coming out as there were explosions towards the end of the race near Boston Public Library on Copley Square.

People have been tweeting about the explosions and victims have lost limbs a few hours after the winners crossed the line. Dozens have been reported injured and the area is on lockdown as medical attention is given to victims runners and staffers. Many people are running the race still as they finish the race and people are trying to figure out what is going on.

The hotel area is on lockdown and no one is quite sure yet what the explosions was or why it happened. There is live footage of the issues and many victims have been injured, including the area ER that has a number of victims. No fatalities have been reported by many have been maimed and some have lost their limbs in the attack or explosions, which it is unclear.

The area near the explosions could be seen with debris and blood and other clothing and items left behind by people near the area when it exploded.

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