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Four Local Runners Confirmed OK After Boston Marathon Explosions
The cause of the explosions in unknown at this time. The status of at least three other local runners remains unconfirmed.
Dozens of people were injured by two explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line around 3 p.m. today. There are multiple reports of victims with missing limbs, bloodied heads and other extremely serious injuries.
According to the Backbay Patch, Boston Police are currently reporting 22 injured, two dead.
At least seven local runners from our area were participating in the marathon, and many of their conditions are currently unknown. Below you will find a list of local participants, as well as updates on their status as information becomes available.
Find out what's happening in Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpainfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
If you know, or have heard from any of these people, please let us know in the comments or by emailing keith.heffintrayer@patch.com.
From Ambler: Anthony Jordan, Amy Keitz, Dave Reinhardt, Jo Scattergood and James Wistar
Find out what's happening in Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpainfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- UPDATE: Per a comment on our Facebook page, James Wistar is OK.
- UPDATE: Per a message on Facebook, Amy Keitz did not run and is OK.
- UPDATE: Per a comment on our Facebook page, Anthony Jordan is OK.
From Blue Bell: Hirsh Shah
- UPDATE: Per a comment on our Facebook page, Hirsh did not run and is OK.
From Lower Gwynedd: Alexandra Cox
We will continue to update this list, so check back frequently. For coverage from the scene, visit the Backbay Patch.
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