According to U.S. media reports, at around 3 PM local time on the 15th, two explosions occurred near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, resulting in multiple injuries.
Reuters reported that a spokesperson for the Boston Police said that at least one explosion occurred near the finish line of the marathon at 673 Boylston Street in Boston. Police, firefighters, and emergency medical services are on the scene, but it is not yet clear how many people have been injured. The explosions happened as thousands of runners were finishing the race, spectators were watching and cheering near the finish line. The website of a local Boston TV station reported that the majority of the injured were spectators watching the Boston Marathon.
According to the Associated Press, authorities are investigating the incident. It is reported that the sound of the explosions came from the nearby Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel near the finish line, and the organizing committee has cordoned off the hotel.
CCTV reported that the Boston Police have alerted surrounding cities to guard against further explosions. It is said that U.S. President Barack Obama has been informed of the explosions but has not yet made a statement.