Social media reaction to Boston Marathon explosion
Posted April 15, 2013 4:02 pm.
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Two people are dead and dozens more are injured after twin explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, Boston police said.
Online reaction was swift, with runners posting photos of the destruction and others searching frantically for loved ones.
Here’s some of the reaction:
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Boston Marathon explosion
At least two explosions were reported at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013.
Storified by CityNews.ca· Mon, Apr 15 2013 13:14:05
Large explosion at Coply Square during marathon @universalhub http://pic.twitter.com/fhuO0Cs43bBoston to a T
Sending prayers to everyone who was/is at the #bostonmarathonLindsay Lohan
Second explosion going off @ Coply Square. #marathonmonday @universalhub http://pic.twitter.com/rOQ9EnTkx1Boston to a T
All those concerned for loved ones in the #BostonMarathon – you can see where they last checked in here: http://raceday.baa.org/individual.htmlMatthew Brender
My prayers with everyone in Boston right now after this atrocious act of violence!!Dane Cook
Marisa, Liam & Conor <3 If u see them please tweet me #BostonMarathon #Boston http://pic.twitter.com/Yd8CjluFaBFlorencia Lujani
People huddled around a TV covering the Boston Marathon explosion near Park Station. @globalpost http://pic.twitter.com/jnLXNcBs5RKyle Kim
PHOTO: Moment of Boston Marathon explosion http://on-msn.com/XCKmu0 http://pic.twitter.com/1G5fJIOg7KmsnNOW
boston marathon explosion http://pic.twitter.com/xUZ4EXKhLZDavid L. Ryan
Thoughts & prayers to everyone that was near the explosion by the Boston Marathon finish line. scary #BostonMarthon http://pic.twitter.com/59qJXBl6NWTeam Runner For Life
Some horrific images being posted on Twitter from #BostonMarathon explosions. Those poor people – pray for them.Piers Morgan
My heart goes out to all the victims of the explosion at the finish line. #bostonmarathonRicky Martin
#Repost from @miaaxxoo7 to @nbcnews from #bostonmarathonfusionrockradio
#Repost from @wazzupmane to @nbcnews from #bostonmarathonfusionrockradio
Our thoughts are with you Boston. We will update on any #RedCross activities as we get information. #BostonMarathonAmerican Red Cross
I think a bomb just went off in Boston. Can’t tell. Can smell smoke. Emergency vehicles everywhere.stackiii
Hard to see but windows of Starbucks and Forum blown out.stackiii
Paramedics attending to someone.stackiii
What a sad news #bostonmarathon .. Praying for allUsain St. Leo Bolt
Police pushing everyone away from the scene.stackiii
Sending prayers to all those in Boston….Debra Messing
#bostonmarathon mass national guard member walking the race report two bombs on left and right of finish line http://pic.twitter.com/cxg2iAoF5vJanelleNanos
Scene of chaos immediately after the #BostonMarathon explosion. Explosion went off near the finish line http://twitpic.com/cjmgkuPRIMETIMEASIA©
#BostonMarathon Sky and CNN saying 4 patients being treated after double explosion at finish line http://twitpic.com/cjmgu8 @Jacanews KLJacaranda Newsteam
Boston marathon, absolutely terrifying I hope everyone is okayChloë Grace Moretz
#Бостон: Гражданские лица с места теракта эвакуированы, работают спецслужбы. LIVE-вебкамера http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/15/boston-marathon-explosion_n_3086665.html http://pic.twitter.com/OXf6igshsWМОЛНИЯ!
We r OK. Left Fenway in a cab a few mins before the explosion. Thanks for everyone’s concern. Our prayers are w the victims.Tagg Romney
We send our love and support to the city of Boston and those in the area of the #BostonMarathon. http://pic.twitter.com/Ie0pQqW2xWAtlanta Hawks
The area around the finish line is closed off up to Comm Ave. #bostonmarathon http://pic.twitter.com/JNg8V6lyweFenway-Kenmore Patch
Racers stopped at the Boston Marathon following #explosions.Credit-Mike Crockett LIVE UPDATES: http://abcn.ws/11ikV1p http://pic.twitter.com/gpjAhJghWRABC News
Calm, nervous energy in Copley. Many don’ know. Others can’t figure out where to go. Too many people. Feels dangerous.Billy Baker
Keep passing people making the “Mom, I’m safe” phone call.Billy Baker
Literally targeting innocent people who were all running for charities and good causes! Sick people!!! #PrayforBoston #BostonMarathonCristal Naiomi
Prayers goes out to those involved/hurt in #BostonMarathon. WTF is wrong with people man. Just sadLeBron James
All of us here at Katie send well wishes & prayers to those at the #BostonMarathonKatie
Our thoughts and prayers are with our friends in Boston. We have extended a hand of friendship to help in anyway we can.Mayor Rob Ford
