A chaotic scene continues to unfold in Boston after multiple explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday.
Two explosions reported at finish line of Boston Marathon
There are now reports of two separate explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
CNN reported that there were two “huge” explosions near the finish line, where first responders immediately arrived on scene. The Copley Square area is not only the finish line for the marathon runners, but also the site of large crowd that lines the street, including several temporary grandstands which are set up for Patriots Day.
A CNN producer on the scene in Boston reports there were two "large explosions" near the marathon finish line. Live video on @cnn TV.
— CNN (@CNN) April 15, 2013
The running of the marathon was stopped, and those grandstands were evacuated along with most of the area, which is filled with EMS workers. CBS News is reporting an approximate number of a dozen injured:
.@cbsnews' Bob Orr: Initial reports of approx 1 dozen people injured, no immediate reports of fatalities. DEVELOPING: cbsn.ws/live
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 15, 2013
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