Crime & Safety
Boston Marathon: No East Haven Residents Registered to Run In Race
At least two deaths and dozens of injuries have been reported following deadly explosions at the annual road race Monday.
Reported and written by Roberto Scalese, Liz Taurasi and North Haven Patch Editor Julie Weisberg .
Dozens of people were injured by two explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line.
There are multiple reports of victims with missing limbs, bloodied heads and other extremely serious injuries. WBZ-4 reported at least a dozen victims with "grave injuries."
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency confirms there were explosions but has not released any further details.
There were no East Haven residents registered to run in Monday's road race, according to the Boston Athletic Association website.
Public Safety blogger Alert New England reported that all ambulances in the area were diverted to the scene.
One eyewitness said she was right next to the Prudential Center when she said she heard two explosions "It was the loudest thing I've ever heard it stopped us in our tracks," said marathon spectator Jennifer Curro.
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