Jackie Bruno, and anchor and reporter for NECN tweeted, “I saw people’s legs blown off. Horrific. Two explosions. Runners were coming in and saw unspeakable horror.”
Police scanner reports also indicate the presence of multiple suspicious devices and bomb dogs are now being brought in. The Lenox Hotel and the Prudential Center (Boston’s second tallest building) has been evacuated.
Massachusetts General Hospital has told ABC that at least 4 patients have been received from the explosion.
New York Police say they are increasing security in response to today’s tragedy.