Washington, Apr 15 (EFE).- Two people were killed and 22 others injured Monday in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, municipal police told CNN and ABC.
The blasts happened within seconds of each other, according to a Boston Herald reporter who was among the 26,000 competing in the race.
The explosions occurred shortly before 3:00 p.m. as dozens of runners were crossing the finish line near Copley Square, packed with thousands of spectators and friends and family of the competitors.
Runners still on the course were called in after the explosions and authorities evacuated two hotels in the vicinity.
President Barack Obama ordered federal agencies to provide authorities in Massachusetts with whatever help they needed in dealing with the emergency and investigating the cause of the explosions.