Explosions mar Boston marathon
A runner embraces another woman on the marathon route near Kenmore Square after two bombs exploded during the 117th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.
BOSTON — At least two explosions hit near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon. Boston Police have confirmed two dead and twenty-three injured.
Witnesses reported hearing the explosion just before 3 p.m., according to MyFoxBoston.com.
"There are a lot of people down," said one man, according to the Associated Press.
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