标题: [新闻] Two dead, dozens injured following Boston Marathon explosions 希望大家平安 [打印本页] 作者: 119ppp 时间: 2013-4-15 19:05 标题: Two dead, dozens injured following Boston Marathon explosions 希望大家平安
BOSTON (MyFoxBoston.com) – Two people were killed and dozens more were injured after two bombs detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday.
The explosions, just seconds apart, tore through buildings on the north side of Boylston Street near the marathon photographer's bridge just before 3 p.m.
Fox 25's Maria Stephanos, whose husband had just completed the race, reported that one of the explosions appeared to come from the inside of a building, possibly Marathon Sports.
"I was right there, I saw a plume of smoke coming from a building," said Stephanos.
Bloody spectators were being carried to the medical tent that had been set up to care for fatigued runners. Boston police said they were treating every parcel left on the sidewalk as suspicious.
"We've had a horrific attack here in Boston this afternoon," said Gov. Deval Patrick. When asked if the attack was a result of terrorism, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis said people could draw their own conclusions.
An approximately 15 block area around the blast site would be closed through at least Tuesday, Davis said.
An incendiary device had also ignited at about 4:30 p.m. at the JFK Library, said Davis. Emergency officials said the fire was knocked down and the JFK Library Twitter account said that all staff and visitors were safe. Davis said it was not immediately known if the incident was connected to the attack in the Back Bay.
Speaking just after 6 p.m. President Barack Obama said that all Americans stand with Boston.
"We still do not know who did this and why," said Obama. "Make no mistake we will get to the bottom of this. Any responsible individuals; any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice."
"The American people will say a prayer for the people of Boston tonight," said Obama.
Video from SkyFox showed blood on the ground near the finish line in the Back Bay. A Fox 25 photographer at the scene reported seeing a number of victims with lost limbs.
Twenty six patients, including a 3-year-old, were taken to Brigham and Women's Hospital. The child was later transferred to Children's Hospital.
Massachusetts General Hospital officials said the hospital had taken in 22 patients, six with critical injuries. Another 20 patients, including two children, were taken to Boston Medical Center and nine patients were taken to Tufts Medical center. From hospital reports, it seemed that a number of the injuries being treated were amputations or leg injuries.
The Tufts Medical Center emergency department had been evacuated at about 5:20 p.m. after a suspicious package was found, but it was later reopened.
The Boston Marathon was suspended and runners were stopped at mile 26.
The Massachusetts Ave bridge was closed and the MBTA had suspended service on the B and C lines of the Green Line. Flights at Boston Logan Airport were grounded for a time as the runway configuration was changed to accommodate a restricted fly zone over the city.
Davis advised people in the Back Bay to head home or back to their hotels. He said people should avoid congregating in large crowds Monday.
Anyone who may be looking to locate a loved one from the Marathon should call 617 635 4500. Anyone with information about the attacks was asked to call 1-800-494-TIPS.
