Bloody spectators were being taken away from the scene where two loud booms were heard three hours after winners crossed finish line. (Photo: Screengrab via WBZ-TV Boston) Many injuries were reported Monday after two explosions ripped through the crowd at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Witnesses said the blasts occurred in quick succession about 2:50 p.m. on Boylston Street near the intersection of Exeter Street, three hours after the winner had crossed the finish line. Some store fronts were blown out. The Boston Herald reported at least a dozen injuries. Bloodied spectators were carried to medical tent intended for runners. Several of the injured has lost limbs, and at least one police officer was hurt.
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