Boston: Blasts occur few seconds apart on opposite sides

April 16, 2013 01:24

The explosions occurred about 2:45 p.m., about an hour after the first of the race's nearly 27,000 runners had crossed the finish line, Frucci said.

The race was halted after the explosions as was subway service into the area.Paramedics were treating several victims at the scene, and police ordered onlookers to back away from the area. Troops from the Massachusetts National Guard were assisting police as well.

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