Two Dead, Scores Injured by Explosion at Boston Marathon Finish Line

Boston police said two people died in the explosions and at least two dozen are injured.

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Paul Moyse of Monroe is reportedly okay. He is known for his past participating in Sprint for Monroe in town and serves on the Economic Development Commission.

Will try to find out the status of Monroe's other runner.

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Two Monroe residents were among the registered runners today, but Patch will withhold releasing the names until it is found whether or not they are okay.

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Boston EMS is setting up triage on Boylston, thousands of police and emergency personnel on scene. Anyone looking for a runner is being directed by Boston Police to go to Boston Common. 

WBZ-TV is reporting there was a fire at the John F. Kennedy Library just after the explosions. No word on if there is a connection to the explosions. 

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Buildings in the area are being evacuated including the apartments at the Prudential. All businesses along Boylston Street are being evacuated and officials are urging everyone to avoid Copley Square.

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Folks in the explosion are being told to stay off their phones as they could trigger more bombs.  

The Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel is currently in lockdown. 

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Dozens of people were injured by two explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line. There are multiple reports of victims with missing limbs, bloodied heads and other extremely serious injuries. WBZ-4 reported  at least a dozen victims with "grave injuries."

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency confirms there were explosions but has not released any further details. Public Safety blogger Alert New England reported that all ambulances in the area were diverted to the scene.

One eyewitness said she was right next to the Prudential Center when she said she heard two explosions

"It was the loudest thing I've ever heard it stopped us in our tracks," said Marathon spectator Jennifer Curro.