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Explosions Reported Near Boston Marathon Finish Line
Injuries have been reported at the site.
The Boston Globe is reporting that there were two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
According to CNN, the explosions injured at least a half-dozen people. The explosions occurred a few seconds apart at about 2:45 p.m., according to CNN.
The Boston Marathon headquarters is on lockdown, according to Reuters.
Boston Marathon officials shared this message on Facebook: "There were two bombs that exploded near the finish line in today's Boston Marathon. We are working with law enforcement to understand what exactly has happened."
The Boston Marathon website shows that 974 people from Illinois are participating in this year's event, including one from Des Plaines and three from Park Ridge.
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