No Spanish runners injured in Boston blast which left three dead
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 @ 11:57 AM
A TOTAL of 91 Spanish people were taking part in the Boston Marathon yesterday when two bombs went off near the finishing line.
Three people died, including an eight-year-old boy, and over 130 are seriously injured with many having lost limbs – several having lost all four limbs - although no Spaniards are thought to be among them.
A third explosion was heard in the nearby JFK Library, although it is not known whether this was caused by a fire as opposed to being an intentional act.
By 17.30hrs local time (21.30hrs GMT or 23.30hrs Spanish time), about an hour after the blast, mobile phone coverage was blocked to prevent possible remote detonations, the airport was shut and airspace over the city closed.
One person is being held in custody helping with inquiries, but although speculation is rife that it may have been the work of Al-Qaeda, US president Barack Obama says he does 'not intend to jump to conclusions'.
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