Explosions at Boston Marathon

Oberon · 04-15-13, 02:13 PM

Multiple injuries reported from 'large explosions'

Link soon.

Tchocky · 04-15-13, 02:14 PM

I was in that exact spot last week. Hope this isn't as bad as I fear it may be

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22160691

Tchocky · 04-15-13, 02:28 PM

Just saw some pictures that I'm sure you'll all see at some point if you have a mind to. Not going to post them here.

Calling friends in the city now, hope the lines are open.

Jimbuna · 04-15-13, 02:32 PM

Latest on Sky News (tv) is at least one dead.

http://news.sky.com/

Edit: 3 reported dead now.

mookiemookie · 04-15-13, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

Just saw some pictures that I'm sure you'll all see at some point if you have a mind to. Not going to post them here.

Calling friends in the city now, hope the lines are open.

Saw the same. Apparently it's a mad rush for the train stations and police are telling people to stay away from trash cans.

Scary.

Armistead · 04-15-13, 02:39 PM

Sad, sounds like more bombs being found.

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 04-15-13, 02:52 PM

There's at least 4 people in the ER at Mass. General. I'm watching this right now, there's debris all over the place. New York is going on alert. The cause of the explosions are not yet clear.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013...-marathon?lite

Oberon · 04-15-13, 02:54 PM

It's possible (news of more devices), or it could be scares, there was a lot of disjointed news when the London bombings happened, I think at one point there was something like four buses exploded and seven explosions on the tube. It's still too early to tell.

The first explosion, there's footage of it, seems to have come from either within a building next to the finish line or in front of it. Now, either that's gas, or that's terrorism. Given that it's taken place near to a populated area, and in two positions, I'd have to say that it's leaning towards the latter rather than the former...but yes, still too early to say, either way it's a terrible event and my thoughts are with all the people involved in this.

04-15-13, 03:02 PM

Thats bad news.

JU_88 · 04-15-13, 03:11 PM

Crap

Tchocky · 04-15-13, 03:11 PM

Friends who were running and/or spectating are all fine. My thoughts are with anyone affected and I hope everyone gets the same news I did.

Synthfg · 04-15-13, 03:22 PM

Patriots Day
Boston
Newton Memorial Mile

Some Feds Gonna take my Guns Away Nut has gone off the deep end

'kin horrible

Oberon · 04-15-13, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synthfg

Patriots Day
Boston
Newton Memorial Mile

Some Feds Gonna take my Guns Away Nut has gone off the deep end

'kin horrible

Too early to tell that. Can't rule it out, no, but it's too early to say.

baggygreen · 04-15-13, 03:29 PM

Our news is showing a third explosion, controlled detonation by the coppers.

So, it looks like a deliberate attack. However, for what it's worth, it looks like it might well be amateur hour from the vision I've seen. Terrible, don't get me wrong, I sympathise completely with each and every victim ands their families. I Jest think it could have been much worse, and thinkyou may well find it is domestic and not related to anything outside the us.

Tchocky · 04-15-13, 03:30 PM

Way too early to tell. Let's not do that.

04-15-13, 02:13 PM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Explosions at Boston Marathon Multiple injuries reported from 'large explosions' Link soon.

04-15-13, 02:14 PM	#2
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I was in that exact spot last week. Hope this isn't as bad as I fear it may be http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22160691 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

04-15-13, 02:28 PM	#3
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Just saw some pictures that I'm sure you'll all see at some point if you have a mind to. Not going to post them here. Calling friends in the city now, hope the lines are open. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

04-15-13, 02:32 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Latest on Sky News (tv) is at least one dead. http://news.sky.com/ Edit: 3 reported dead now. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Sad, sounds like more bombs being found. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

04-15-13, 02:52 PM	#7
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,279 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	There's at least 4 people in the ER at Mass. General. I'm watching this right now, there's debris all over the place. New York is going on alert. The cause of the explosions are not yet clear. http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013...-marathon?lite __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

04-15-13, 02:54 PM	#8
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	It's possible (news of more devices), or it could be scares, there was a lot of disjointed news when the London bombings happened, I think at one point there was something like four buses exploded and seven explosions on the tube. It's still too early to tell. The first explosion, there's footage of it, seems to have come from either within a building next to the finish line or in front of it. Now, either that's gas, or that's terrorism. Given that it's taken place near to a populated area, and in two positions, I'd have to say that it's leaning towards the latter rather than the former...but yes, still too early to say, either way it's a terrible event and my thoughts are with all the people involved in this.

04-15-13, 03:02 PM	#9
Tribesman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Thats bad news.

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JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Crap

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Synthfg Sparky Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 154 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	Patriots Day Boston Newton Memorial Mile Some Feds Gonna take my Guns Away Nut has gone off the deep end 'kin horrible

04-15-13, 03:29 PM	#14
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Our news is showing a third explosion, controlled detonation by the coppers. So, it looks like a deliberate attack. However, for what it's worth, it looks like it might well be amateur hour from the vision I've seen. Terrible, don't get me wrong, I sympathise completely with each and every victim ands their families. I Jest think it could have been much worse, and thinkyou may well find it is domestic and not related to anything outside the us.

04-15-13, 03:30 PM	#15
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Way too early to tell. Let's not do that. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]