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Numerous Boston Marathon Runners Treated for Heat
Many Marathon runners have reportedly been affected by the heat today.
Patch has received an alert of a "mass casualty incident," as an ambulance task force was requested for numerous runners in the Boston Marathon who have suffered heat related injuries.
It is now about 82 degrees in the area of the marathon.
Last year's leading runner dropped out because of the heat, according to a report on WBZ.
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