BOSTON - Two explosions occurred near the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday about four hours after the start of the race. At least three people were killed, and more than 141 were wounded.
Seen the photos of the site of the Boston Marathon explosions: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/04/15/us/site-of-the-boston-marathon-explosion.html
BOSTON (CNN) - Two bombs struck near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, turning a celebration into a bloody scene of destruction.
Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis said Monday night that the death toll had risen to three. Scores were injured at the scene. One of the dead was an 8-year-old boy, according to a state law enforcement source.
Hospitals reported at least 141 people are being treated, with at least 17 of them in critical condition and 25 in serious condition. At least eight of the patients are children.
Doctors are "pulling ball bearings out of people in the emergency room," the expert said, suggesting the bombs were designed to propel shrapnel.
Several of the patients treated at Massachusetts General Hospital suffered injuries to lower limbs that will require "serial operations" in the coming days, trauma surgeon Peter Fagenholz said Monday night.
In Washington, President Barack Obama vowed, "Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups, will feel the full weight of justice."
Boston "is a tough and resilient town," he said, adding that Americans will stand by Bostonians "every single step of the way."
At least 10 people injured had limbs amputated, according to a terrorism expert briefed on the investigation. ...READ MORE: http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/15/us/boston-marathon-explosions/index.html
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Watch all recorded of the explosion, the playlist video clips that captured on camera by the runners, bystanders, fans and media. Graphic footage. Early scenes of the afternath of blast at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtMSwy96r2CZhYJnZoQ8MAl5dwcnQhWdx
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