The Boston Marathon has been called after explosions detonated near the finish line. Emergency officials are trying to sort out a situation that still appears to be dangerous.
Boston Marathon over after explosions, police securing scene
Police are trying to deal with the aftermath of explosions at the Boston Marathon.
Runners who had not yet finished the race were being held to prevent them from getting the finish line:
A photo, via Instagram, of runners being held up on the Boston Marathon course instagram.com/p/YIvZ-JAZfS/#
— BuzzFeed Sports (@BuzzFeedSports) April 15, 2013
Police scanners indicate the area around the finish line isn't safe and that there could be other possible explosive devices present:
BOSTON: BREAKING NEWS - POLICE ON SCENE REPORTING ANOTHER DEVICE FOUND IN FRONT OF MANDARIN HOTEL. EVACUATIONS IN PROGRESS. #911BUFF
— 911 Operator (@911BUFF) April 15, 2013
Boston PD telling onlookers to keep moving and that fear of danger is not over. #wbz #bostonmarathon
— Jim Armstrong(@JimArmstrongWBZ) April 15, 2013
Here's what we grabbed off the police scanner, available for listen here:
- Officers on Boylston Street who are not “protecting critical evidence” are instructed to leave the area, as well as EMS and Fire personnel.
- Scanner talk indicates officials suspect the explosions came from mailboxes. Police are trying to contact the postal service for a key for some boxes, and a truck that they’re moving to secure (double parked).
- Police are using social media to inform patrons of bars and restaurants that they will be released from those establishments when the area is secure.
- Scanner talk indicates there is another suspected device at 77687 Boylston, another device, in front of the Mandarin hotel.
We’ll have more updates as more information becomes available.
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