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Live coverage: Boston Marathon explosions

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Update from Brigham & Women's Hospital:

Brigham and Women’s Hospital has seen 28 patients who were injured in the explosions. The most common types of injuries are to the bone and tissue.
Eight to ten patients are listed in serious condition, two are in critical condition. Nine patients were brought to the operating room and two have injuries that are potentially limb-threatening. BWH has had no fatalities.
The youngest patient brought to BWH was 3 -years-old and was transferred to Boston Children’s Hospital for treatment. The patients range in age from teenage to mid-60’s.

We will continue to update you via email when more information becomes available.

by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/16/2013 12:06:05 AM
Commonwealth Ave. inbound being reopened

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 12:06:30 AM
Update from Boston Medical Center:

Boston Medical Center received 23 patients from the Boston Marathon, most of whom sustained lower leg injuries. Of those 23, 7 are listed in fair condition and the remaining 16 are serious. All patients are being cared for at this time.

by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/16/2013 12:07:22 AM
Boston Globe photographer John Tlumacki was there at the finish line when the explosions went off. He describes the sheer chaos of the tragedy: "I can't compare it to anything else I've ever been to. The horror. And the anger." Read the interview ti.me

by Andrew Tran, BostonGlobe.com 4/16/2013 12:07:22 AM
President's statement on Marathon bombing http://is.gd/KT9QQv

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 12:07:59 AM
From Globe's Kay Lazar:

Boston Children’s Hospital received eight patients injured at the explosion at the Boston Marathon. Patients’ conditions ranged from good to serious. There were no patient deaths among the patients brought to Boston Children’s from the scene.

Our patients included:

• A 9-year-old girl with leg trauma who is in the operating room.
• A 42-year-old parent of a patient is being treated in the ED.
• A 7-year-old boy is being treated in the ED for a minor leg injury.
• A 12 year old with a femur fracture has been admitted.
• A 2 year-old-boy with a head injury has been admitted to the Medical/Surgical ICU.
• Three additional patients in good condition were treated in the ED
According to Boston EMS, we will not be receiving any more patients from the Boston Marathon scene

by Catherine Cloutier 4/16/2013 12:08:45 AM
RT @billy_baker: For all the horror today, what I saw after the explosions was a city of compassion and caring, of people wanting to hel ...

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 12:10:08 AM
RT @TheLulzDeptxx: #BostonHelp Backup of google doc http://goo.gl/1TnpA via @EMP19E cc: @universalhub

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 12:12:33 AM
RT @bostonpolitics: @universalhub here is live video following the Terror Attack in Boston: http://www.universalhub.com/2013/video-boston-marathon-terror-attack

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 12:13:49 AM
Statement from the BAA: The Boston Athletic Association extends its deepest sympathies to all those who were affected in any way by today’s events.

Today is a sad day for the City of Boston, for the running community, and for all those who were here to enjoy the 117th running of the Boston Marathon. What was intended to be a day of joy and celebration quickly became a day in which running a marathon was of little importance.

We can confirm that all of the remaining runners who were out on the course when the tragic events unfolded have been returned to a community meeting area.

At this time, runners bags in Boston which remain unclaimed may be picked up by runners presenting their bib number or proof of race participation at the Castle, at 101 Arlington Street, in Boston.

At this time, we are cooperating with the City of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and all federal law enforcement officials.

We would like to thank the countless people from around the world who have reached out to support us today.

by Zuri Berry 4/16/2013 12:16:55 AM
Injury count as of 745 pm by hospital: Boston Children’s 8; Brigham 27; BMC 23; MGH 22; BI 21; St E's, 15; Tufts 9

by John R. Ellement via twitter 4/16/2013 12:17:19 AM
Final #Celtics HOME game tomorrow night vs Pacers has been cancelled. #prayforboston

by Jamie Erdahl via twitter 4/16/2013 12:18:31 AM
Flag at half staff outside Tufts Medical Center children's wing. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH7p-ZgCQAIgYED.jpg

by Wesley Lowery via twitter 4/16/2013 12:18:45 AM
Family members looking for info relative to individuals injured during the incident are encouraged to call (617) 635-4500.

by City of Boston Emergency Management via twitter 4/16/2013 12:19:47 AM
Editorial cartoon by @GlobeWasserman

by Swati G. Sharma, Things To... 4/16/2013 12:20:07 AM
RT @jrebosglobe: Toll at the Boston Marathon rises to 125 injured. Person of interest questioned. http://bostonglobe.com/

by Adam Gaffin via twitter edited by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/16/2013 12:20:23 AM
Credit: Jackie Brayman

by Catherine Cloutier 4/16/2013 12:21:19 AM
Photo says a lot about awful mismatch of today - Finishers' blanket, topped w/ Red Cross blanket. MT @EvanMAllen: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH7mcFnCMAEGR3f.jpg

by Cynthia Needham via twitter 4/16/2013 12:22:01 AM
Hospitals report at least 134 injured in Boston Marathon bombing, at least 15 of them critically: http://apne.ws/117jmn3 -CC

by The Associated Press via twitter edited by Teresa Hanafin 4/16/2013 1:07:21 AM
No known injuries among #Northeastern students, faculty, staff. NU open. More for the latest and for morning update: http://northeastern.edu/emergency

by Northeastern News via twitter 4/16/2013 2:17:25 AM
MT @richarddeitsch RT @alixmcalpine: A message to Boston from NYC projected on the side of BAM: http://Instagram.com/p/YJbQeygCFP/

by levenson via twitter 4/16/2013 2:19:37 AM
Lockdown procedures will continue to be in effect for Emerson College until tomorrow, April 16, 7am.

by Emerson College via twitter 4/16/2013 2:20:22 AM
Ran into a police officer at the Copley Plaza hotel earlier. Had blood smeared on her shirt. She asked if I was out there. Said no. "Good," she said.

by Amalie Benjamin via twitter edited by Teresa Hanafin 4/16/2013 2:20:54 AM
Park Plaza Castle has been established as a resource & information center. Details: http://ow.ly/k61vy

by Mayor Tom Menino via twitter 4/16/2013 2:21:30 AM
Brigham & Womens presser: Lots of lower extremity, high-impact injuries. Compound bone breaks, tissue tears. At least 1 person in burn unit

by Cynthia Needham via twitter 4/16/2013 2:25:25 AM
Fact that doctors keep reiterating they're used to dealing w/ this level of trauma is a reminder that Boston is a world-class medical town.

by Cynthia Needham via twitter 4/16/2013 2:29:28 AM
Students at the Rivers School in Weston plan to wear an article of red clothing Tuesday, as the area begins to respond to the explosion at the Boston Marathon.

In a message to the Rivers community, Sam Berger and Ope Olukorede, the co-presidents of the student body, said "As we keep all those affected by this terrible event in our thoughts and prayers, it would be great if we could show our immediate support.''

Erica Chalmers, a junior, said she heard about the idea via social media Monday evening. "I knew at that point that the world was watching how we were going to react,'' Chalmers said. "As students we are responding by saying we are together and we are standing strong.''

by Catherine Cloutier 4/16/2013 2:30:24 AM
by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/16/2013 2:36:12 AM
Police from greater Boston towns coming into Boston to relieve Boston officers

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 2:40:08 AM
Here's the story on the five candidates pulling their ads after #BostonMarathon bombing: http://bit.ly/14rrF1Q #mapoli

by Garrett Quinn via twitter 4/16/2013 2:41:20 AM
RT @karenreports: Two Boston police officers were injured today: one in the explosion, one in the aftermath. Injuries are non-life thre ...

by Garrett Quinn via twitter 4/16/2013 2:44:05 AM
If you were at the #BostonMarathon and want to reunite with family and friends call 617-635-4500

by Garrett Quinn via twitter 4/16/2013 2:51:59 AM
RT @alertnewengland: Boston MA, update: Victim walked into Dudley station, may have been shot down near Walgreen's.

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 2:53:22 AM
Police not sure where victim was shot, he's being very uncooperative, and no blood or other evidence near the Walgreens

by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 2:55:41 AM
Wow RT @BostonDotCom: Powerful and graphic images RT @big_picture: Terror at the Boston Marathon http://bo.st/11k34a5

by Garrett Quinn via twitter 4/16/2013 2:56:09 AM
RT @NotifyBoston: Updated visual of crime scene perimeter, via http://CityofBoston.gov: http://ow.ly/i/1TSaQ

by Garrett Quinn via twitter 4/16/2013 2:56:13 AM
#MBTA has every intention of operating regularly scheduled service tomorrow including all Back Bay srvc. Copley Station will remain closed

by MBTA via twitter 4/16/2013 2:57:46 AM
RT @WeberKing: #IamaBostonian

by Garrett Quinn via twitter 4/16/2013 2:58:31 AM
RT @BogsWBZ BREAKING: Federal, State and #Boston Police searching a #Revere apartment building #wbz #bostonmarathon http://bit.ly/ZtPiiu

by Garrett Quinn via twitter 4/16/2013 3:00:04 AM
RT @15Lasershow: Praying for everyone in Boston. Sad Day

by Garrett Quinn via twitter 4/16/2013 3:00:57 AM
President Pelton announces Emerson College is closed tomorrow.

by Emerson College via twitter 4/16/2013 3:06:53 AM
Thanks for asking! @gvcimbalo "I'm ok, just anxious." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIMedJmCMAEIX_W.jpg

by Andrew Tran, BostonGlobe.com via twitter 4/19/2013 6:41:37 AM
RT @universalhub: Two SWAT teams at Boston Common are heading to Watertown.

by Swati G. Sharma, Things To... 4/19/2013 6:41:50 AM
Police said they believe suspect(s?) was/were possibly using explosives against police officers chasing them

by Jaclyn Reiss via twitter 4/19/2013 6:41:59 AM
RT @JHall7news: Police boats in Charles River. Heading toward Watertown. Police urging people to stay inside.

by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/19/2013 6:42:51 AM