Sounds good, will do.
- RickJames77

So glad your daughter is OK, Rick.

It sounds like eyewitnesses are describing three explosions at the scene of the race.

Hope everyone's friends and family are ok. Boston's a great city and it's sickening to see these acts of cowardice befall on such an amazing town. Stay safe all.

It sounds like eyewitnesses are describing three explosions at the scene of the race.
- Buffalo--Sabres

The third one was a controlled explosion by the bomb squad after they found a suspicious package under the grandstand.

So glad your daughter is OK, Rick.
- bodiva88

Sister, but much appreciated. Crazy, crazy situation. Goes every year so I just immediately worried. I just asked her if she came to where she was standing (to the left of the bomb) from the side where the bomb blew up or from the side opposite the bomb. She said the side opposite the bomb, but was heading to the bar right where the blast site occurred and that the only reason she wasn't right there is because she couldn't get through the crowd. No crowd, or a few minutes later and this day could have been much different for me

The third one was a controlled explosion by the bomb squad after they found a suspicious package under the grandstand.
- aecliptic

Any word on if it was actually an explosive?

Any word on if it was actually an explosive?
- david22

Absolutely was

Any word on if it was actually an explosive?
- david22

It was, the response was so quick that it didnt get a chance to detonate... after the first 2 went off all cell phone service in the vicinity was shut down.

Sister, but much appreciated. Crazy, crazy situation. Goes every year so I just immediately worried. I just asked her if she came to where she was standing (to the left of the bomb) from the side where the bomb blew up or from the side opposite the bomb. She said the side opposite the bomb, but was heading to the bar right where the blast site occurred and that the only reason she wasn't right there is because she couldn't get through the crowd. No crowd, or a few minutes later and this day could have been much different for me
- RickJames77

Wow, glad to hear she's OK.

OBAMA TIME!

Sister, but much appreciated. Crazy, crazy situation. Goes every year so I just immediately worried. I just asked her if she came to where she was standing (to the left of the bomb) from the side where the bomb blew up or from the side opposite the bomb. She said the side opposite the bomb, but was heading to the bar right where the blast site occurred and that the only reason she wasn't right there is because she couldn't get through the crowd. No crowd, or a few minutes later and this day could have been much different for me
- RickJames77

Ah, I got late to the thread and was confused. Still, glad your loved one is ok.

Sure hope all those in the hospital recover completely.

Ah, I got late to the thread and was confused. Still, glad your loved one is ok.

Sure hope all those in the hospital recover completely.
- bodiva88

This

thoughts and prayers with Boston, family and friends and especially those victims

Have a cousin in Boston, and peter C is from Ottawa to [has family here]

thoughts and prayers with Boston, family and friends and especially those victims

Have a cousin in Boston, and peter C is from Ottawa to
- AlfieisKing[has family here]

I love rooting against the Boston sports teams. It's fun. But this puts everything into perspective.

Rise up Boston...and know that the rest of us have you in our thoughts and prayers

Thoughts, prayers & positive vibes from north of the border. Keep heads high

8-year-old among dead.

8-year-old among dead.
- nayefj

Sickening.

thoughts go out to the folks from Boston. Hope everyone in here is ok and their loved ones are too.

Again, prayers for all of Boston and God Bless the USA.

Canadian News is reporting slightly different things that FN and CNN are currently reporting. As of 3:40pst, They say 80 injured with 6 Children. 2 confirmed fatalities. They say the fire at the library was unrelated but still being investigated and a third unexploded bomb was destroyed (Water cannon?).

We are all with you.

8-year-old among dead.
- nayefj

I see the website where that is coming from but the major news sources have not yet confirmed that. Lets hope and pray that it was not.

Drudge Report is saying that a Saudi national is under guard at the hospital.

Again, prayers for all of Boston and God Bless the USA.

Canadian News is reporting slightly different things that FN and CNN are currently reporting. As of 3:40pst, They say 80 injured with 6 Children. 2 confirmed fatalities. They say the fire at the library was unrelated but still being investigated and a third unexploded bomb was destroyed (Water cannon?).

We are all with you.
- Beatle_john

CBS has updated number injured to "at least" 60. Fluid situation, of course. And injured at so many different hospitals that have a lot more to do than update the media on how many people they have from the bombings.

CBS has updated number injured to "at least" 60. Fluid situation, of course. And injured at so many different hospitals that have a lot more to do than update the media on how many people they have from the bombings.
- bodiva88

I heard 100+ on 1010 WINS.

CBS has updated number injured to "at least" 60. Fluid situation, of course. And injured at so many different hospitals that have a lot more to do than update the media on how many people they have from the bombings.
- bodiva88

This is the problem I have with media these days. Dont check facts just need to be the first to report it.

Everytime i see a video and I see media members snapping pictures and using their cameras I just want to punch someone. They need to get that "Great picture" instead of trying to help someone.

Thoughts and Prayers from New York!

Hope everyone is ok!!!

I see the website where that is coming from but the major news sources have not yet confirmed that. Lets hope and pray that it was not.

Drudge Report is saying that a Saudi national is under guard at the hospital.
- Beatle_john

The 8-year-old news was on CNN on live TV.

The thing with the Saudi was also posted by the NY Post. Meanwhile, the LA Times said that investigators questioned a Saudi who was being treated at the hospital, but was not considered a suspect.