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Boston Marathon Explosion: April 15, 2013
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RT @BGlobeSports: RT @MassEMA: Runners diverted to Boston Common and Kenmore Square. #BostonMarathonby BeWellBoston via twitter 4/15/2013 8:27:13 PM -
Cop at West Newton and Huntington minutes ago telling cars over loudspeaker to turn around and "evacuate the city."
— Jason Schwartz (@SchwartzHub) April 15, 2013 -
RT @IrishEyes1982: My family & I are okay. I crossed the Finish Line just before the explosions. @supertorio was 20 ft from it, but ...by BeWellBoston via twitter 4/15/2013 8:27:36 PM
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#BostonMarathon runners: B.A.A. says Boston Common is the new family meeting area.
— Runner's World (@runnersworld) April 15, 2013 -
The 2 dead people still in the Marathon medical tent, WBZ reportsby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/15/2013 8:28:29 PM -
Photos of the Boston Marathon Bombing - 8 so far, more to come - theatln.tc/YqtOCN #bostonmarathon
— In Focus (@in_focus) April 15, 2013 -
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Boston Police officer at Newbury and Fairfield says they're "investigating multiple devices."by Billy Baker via twitter 4/15/2013 8:29:36 PM -
Boston Police looking for video of the finish line #tweetfromthebeat via @CherylFiandacaby Boston Police Dept. via twitter 4/15/2013 8:29:43 PM -
UPDATE: One report was of unexploded device on the glass footbridge over Huntington Ave near Copley place
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013 -
UPDATE: Another suspicious package was reported near the Harvard #MBTA station
— Boston.com News (@BostonDotCom) April 15, 2013 -
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News conference in 15 minutes Westin Hotel #tweetfromthebeat via @CherylFiandacaby Boston Police Dept. via twitter 4/15/2013 8:30:20 PM
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UPDATE: Another suspicious package was reported near the Harvard #MBTA station
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013 -
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary flight restriction over Copley Square, an agency spokeswoman said. This reserves airspace for rescue and recovery efforts in a three-mile radius around the square at an altitude of 3,000 feet and below. The restriction won’t affect most aircraft, which don’t fly that low over the city, the FAA said, but will impact news helicopters. The FAA issues temporary flight restrictions frequently in the event of wildfires, chemical explosions, security for the president, and other events. - Chris Reidy, Globe Staff
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. @katemerrill at Brigham Women's hospital. It is locked down. No visitors are allowed in at this time #wbz #bostonmarathon
— Bree Sison (@BreeSison) April 15, 2013 -
WASHINGTON – President Obama was notified quickly about the explosions that took place at the finish line of the Boston Marathon and contacted Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, according to a White House official.
Shortly after being notified of the incident around 3 p.m., the official said, Obama received a briefing from Homeland Security adviser Lisa Monaco and other members of his senior White House staff in the Oval Office.
Obama called Menino and Patrick to “express his concern for those who were injured and to make clear that his administration is ready to provide needed support as they respond to the incident.”
Vice President Joe Biden also interrupted a conference call on gun control, saying that an aide had turned televisions to the news and “apparently there has been a bombing.”
“I don’t know any of the details of what caused it, who did it,” Biden said on the call. “Our prayers are with those people in Boston who have suffered injuries. And I don’t know how many of them there are.”
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Police yelling at people to "go home" on Comm Ave esplanade. Say investigating multiple suspicious devices.by Billy Baker via twitter 4/15/2013 8:32:30 PM
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RT @Boston_Police: Boston Police looking for video of the finish line #tweetfromthebeat via @CherylFiandacaby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/15/2013 8:32:31 PM
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Police on Clarendon: "If you have your runner, if you have your belongings, leave the area immediately"by Martine Powers via twitter 4/15/2013 8:32:42 PM -
No words.Small consolation - but staff is okay.
— Marathon Sports (@Marathon_Sports) April 15, 2013 -
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RT @mikesplain: BREAKING: Police urging evacuations of huntington and ring road. Police being evacuated from area as well.
— The Huntington News (@HuntNewsNU) April 15, 2013 -
RT @martinepowers: Police on Clarendon: "If you have your runner, if you have your belongings, leave the area immediately"by BeWellBoston via twitter 4/15/2013 8:34:08 PM
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Dan Farnsworth, runner frm Utah: "I heard 2 loud thuds. The first one, I didn't know what was going on. The 2nd, I thought this isn't good."by Martine Powers via twitter 4/15/2013 8:34:29 PM
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RT @Marathon_Sports: No words. Small consolation - but staff is okay.by BeWellBoston via twitter 4/15/2013 8:34:32 PM
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RT @keithrichburg: The Kennedy School has been evacuated as a precaution. Students, staff gathered outside.
— Matt Viser (@mviser) April 15, 2013 -
“@jorcohen: NYPD lined up in Times Square right now. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH61RQNCQAAI-4f.jpg”
Stay strong Americaby Josh via twitter 4/15/2013 8:35:52 PM -
RT @skynewsbreak: British police say they are reviewing security plans for Sunday's London marathon because of the explosions at marathon...
— Stephen Snyder (@StephenProducer) April 15, 2013 -
Video from Boston.com sports producer Steve Silva: www.boston.com
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RT @nishachittal: Final mile of marathon was dedicated to Newtown victims & Newtown families were seated near bombs. bit.ly/Zm00KW
— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) April 15, 2013 -
Statement from Governor Deval Patrick: “This is a horrific day in Boston. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have been injured. I have been in touch with the President, Mayor Menino and our public safety leaders. Our focus is on making sure that the area around Copley Square is safe and secured. I am asking everyone to stay away from Copley Square and let the first responders do their jobs.” -
Officer: "Until my bomb squad clears it, I'm not taking any chances."by Billy Baker via twitter 4/15/2013 8:37:10 PM
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Police have cordoned off a block of commonwealth, where there's a suspicious "device."by Billy Baker via twitter 4/15/2013 8:37:10 PM
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RT @ProvFireVideos: RT @antheaws The picture that defines the moment. Boston first responders. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6vVVWCIAIK4Q7.jpg
by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/15/2013 8:37:18 PM -
Raw video of the explosions on Boylston Street today
http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square/72919777by Steve Silva via twitter 4/15/2013 8:37:28 PM -
Raw video of the explosions on Boylston Street today
http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square/72919777by Steve Silva via twitter 4/15/2013 8:37:28 PM -
Gov. Deval Patrick statement: “This is a horrific day in Boston. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have been injured. I have been in touch with the President, Mayor Menino and our public safety leaders. Our focus is on making sure that the area around Copley Square is safe and secured. I am asking everyone to stay away from Copley Square and let the first responders do their jobs.”
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WCVB reports Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington DC shut downby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/15/2013 8:37:58 PM
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"It's not safe to be here." - Boston Police evacuating Commonwealth Avenue mall at Gloucester.by Billy Baker via twitter 4/15/2013 8:38:36 PM
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* Police getting multiple reports of unexploded devices around Boston.
* One report was of unexploded device on the glass footbridge over Huntington Ave near Copley place
*Another suspicious package was reported near the Harvard #MBTA station
