Live blog: Explosions in Copley Square Live
Two explosions occurred near the Boston Marathon finish line at 2:50 p.m. The race was diverted before being halted as police and fire crews swept the area. Another device was found, which was purposely detonated by Boston Police at Boylston Street. Another incident at JFK Library, which was thought to be a fourth-related incident, is now being considered as a fire-related issue by the Boston Police Department. Two people are dead and at least 90 are injured. >>> This is a developing story.
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RT @fernandesglobe: Runners bags lined up at Berkeley and st. James for pickup. twitter.com/fernandesglobe…
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 15, 2013 -
this is just sad
#newtown #tragedy #bostonmarathon #bomb #prayforboston #shootingby Connnnor via Instagram 4/15/2013 10:00:21 PM -
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RT @bostonglobe: Globe videos from the #BostonMarathon explosions. b.globe.com/17fp6fd
— David Dahl (@GlobeDavidD) April 15, 2013 -
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Davis: Copley Square area to be shut down for next 24 hours, maybe longerby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/15/2013 9:59:00 PM -
Davis: JFK device was "an incendiary device or a fire" not a bombby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/15/2013 9:58:40 PM
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Runners bags lined up at Berkeley and st. James for pickup. twitter.com/fernandesglobe…
— Deirdre Fernandes (@fernandesglobe) April 15, 2013 -
Patrick: Working to set up a drop-in center to link runners with family membersby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/15/2013 9:57:27 PM
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RT @dweinberger: Brookline Police robocalling: "Stay off Beacon St until further notice" because of #BostonMarathon bombs.by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/15/2013 9:56:06 PM
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RT @lesliet:Make Shift Boston, 349 Columbus Ave ready to open doors to anyone who needs anything: water, phone, internet, etc #bostonhelp
— Adam Gaffin (@universalhub) April 15, 2013 -
RT @jennabelson: Adidas, one of the #bostonmarathon sponsors, is still in the process of figuring out whether all employees safe
— Boston Marathon News (@GlobeMarathon) April 15, 2013 -
Police about to start moving runners to their Copley Sq. hotels, via a security checkpoint
— Adam Gaffin (@universalhub) April 15, 2013 -
Police deliberating whether to close Mass Ave bridge to foot traffic. Translation: If you need to get to Cambridge, go now! #BostonMarathonby Fara1 via twitter 4/15/2013 9:54:09 PM -
NO THREAT at Tufts Medical Center after evacuation. People being allowed back in. #wcvb
— Jim Lokay WCVB (@LokayWCVB) April 15, 2013 -
RT @lesliet: Make Shift Boston, 349 Columbus Ave ready to open doors to anyone who needs anything: water, phone, internet, etc #bostonhelpby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/15/2013 9:53:59 PM
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UPDATE: Scene from the Mass. Pike: Emergency vehicles and state troopers heading east en masse
— Boston.com News (@BostonDotCom) April 15, 2013 -
RT @stopthecap: @universalhub The Associated Press is retracting their story that cell phone service has been ordered off in Boston.by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/15/2013 9:53:23 PM
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MT @bostonmarathon: Buses from Boston to Hopkinton are running. They are picking up on Stuart Street between Clarendon and Dartmouth.
— 7News (@7News) April 15, 2013 -
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Boston Police Confirm Explosions along the Marathon Route in the area of Boylston Street http://j.mp/17CcTEiby Boston Police Dept. via twitter 4/15/2013 9:52:34 PM -
. @lisawbz "we know these devices were brought in considerably after start of race" because of early security sweeps #wbz #bostonmarathon
— Bree Sison (@BreeSison) April 15, 2013 -
RT @brooklinemapd: Runners shelter has been opened at 1187 Beacon. Runners can get phone access and medical help
— Carly Carioli (@carlycarioli) April 15, 2013 -
Two Lutheran pastors walking Commonwealth, Bibles in hand. For those who need comfort, they said. #marathonbdcby cconaboy via twitter 4/15/2013 9:51:46 PM -
Police about to start moving runners to their Copley Sq. hotels, via a security checkpoint
— Adam Gaffin (@universalhub) April 15, 2013 -
Am told as of now, Tuesday's Celtics-Pacers game at TD Garden is still on. League office will decide if is to be canceled.
— Baxter Holmes (@BaxterHolmes) April 15, 2013 -
“Law enforcement are working to keep Copley Square secure.Please stay away from the area”.
— Deval Patrick (@MassGovernor) April 15, 2013 -
From the Globe's Michael B. Farrell and Erin Ailworth: The heavy volume of mobile phone calls around downtown Boston following explosions at the Boston Marathon has clogged cell service, blocking many from getting through to people at the scene.
“We are experiencing call blocking due to what’s happening,” said Mark Elliott, a Sprint spokesman. “The network is blocking calls because the number of calls coming in exceeds the capacity.”
He didn’t know what the exact volume of calls has been since the explosions occurred, but said many thousands of calls made at the same time can overwhelm cell towers in the area. “There’s no way the network can handle that kind of traffic,” he said.
There have been numerous reports of many people not able to get through to their family and friends at the marathon.
In a statement, AT&T said: “As we coordinate with local officials, customers in the area may be experiencing issues with wireless voice and data service due to a spike of network activity and related congestion. We recommend customers use text messaging for emergencies. We also advise customers to keep non-emergency calls to a minimum. To help, our temporary Wi-Fi turned up for the Boston Marathon will remain on for an extended timeframe.”
Elliott of Sprint said that mobile phone users should text the people they are trying to reach in the area instead of calling to free up the mobile networks for emergency uses.
Verizon Wireless, meanwhile, issued a statement, saying: “Verizon Wireless has been enhancing network voice capacity to enable additional calling in the Copley Square area of Boston. Customers are advised to use text or email to free up voice capacity for public safety officials at the scene. There was no damage to the Verizon Wireless network, which is seeing elevated calling and data usage throughout the region since the explosions occurred.” -
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RT @boston_police: Area around crime scene will be closed for the foreseeable future #tweetfromthebeat via @cherylfiandaca #BostonMarathon
— Russell Contreras (@RussContreras) April 15, 2013 -
Police about to start moving runners to their Copley Sq. hotels, via a security checkpoint
— Adam Gaffin (@universalhub) April 15, 2013 -
#MBTA Update: Normal service resuming on all lines. DTX and Park St have reopened. Pls expect some residual delays. bit.ly/lDlPdf
— MBTA (@mbtaGM) April 15, 2013 -
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— Karyn Polewaczyk (@KarynPolewaczyk) April 15, 2013 -
“Law enforcement are working to keep Copley Square secure.Please stay away from the area”.
— Deval Patrick (@MassGovernor) April 15, 2013 -
Mayor Thomas M. Menino, whohad surgery on Saturday, has left the Brigham to address the press on bombing. #marathonbdc
— Jennifer Peter (@GlobeJenPeter) April 15, 2013 -
Police about to start moving runners to their Copley Sq. hotels, via a security checkpointby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/15/2013 9:48:05 PM
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RT @bogswbz: BREAKING: President Obama to address the nation at around 6pm from the Brady Press Briefing Room WATCH on #WBZ-TV...
— David Dahl (@GlobeDavidD) April 15, 2013 -
#MBTA Update: Normal service resuming on all lines. DTX and Park St have reopened. Pls expect some residual delays. http://bit.ly/lDlPdfby MBTA via twitter 4/15/2013 9:47:22 PM -
gut-wrenching videos from the @bostonglobe staff at the marathon bo.st/106jpCQ
— Erin Ailworth (@ailworth) April 15, 2013 -
BIG security presence at Tufts Medical center. Suspect might be in custody. #bostonmarathon
— James Ryan (@TheLeftSays) April 15, 2013 -
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RT @mviser: RT @mkraju: Reid says Obama speaking to the nation in 20 minutes about Boston attacks
— Gintautas Dumcius (@gintautasd) April 15, 2013 -
Park Street has reopened
— Jon Keller (@kelleratlarge) April 15, 2013 -
"All non-essential people should stay away from hospital facilities to expedite treatment of those wounded".
— Deval Patrick (@MassGovernor) April 15, 2013 -
Now seeing person in cuffs on ground next to white van in Boston Common.by Billy Baker via twitter 4/15/2013 9:45:22 PM -
For those near #brookline RT @brooklinemapd Runners shelter has been opened at 1187 Beacon. Runners can get phone access and medical help
— MEMA (@MassEMA) April 15, 2013 -
"All non-essential people should stay away from hospital facilities to expedite treatment of those wounded".
— Deval Patrick (@MassGovernor) April 15, 2013 -
The latest RT @bostondotcom: Two killed, at least 90 injured in Boston Marathon finish line explosions bo.st/116QjQB
— Lauren Dezenski (@Lauren_Dez) April 15, 2013 -
White van on Boston Common appears to be non-incident. Police are calm around vehicle.by Billy Baker via twitter 4/15/2013 9:44:14 PM
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Confirmed: At about 5pm cops cleared bars attached to Fenway. Few bars open across street on Lansdowne. They're packed. #BostonMarathon
— Chris Faraone (@Fara1) April 15, 2013