At least two people have died and over 100 left injured after the Boston Marathon was hit by two explosions on Monday afternoon.
Dramatic footage showed the explosions near the finishing line and blood-covered casualties could be seen being taken away from the scene of the blasts.
Another device was reportedly detonated by police in the same area.
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