2 large explosions at Boston Marathon
#34
Re: 2 large explosions at Boston Marathon
Quite a disparity between different news sources, anything between 2 and 12 dead.
#35
Re: 2 large explosions at Boston Marathon
The Kennedy library explosion is now being reported as related to a fire and not connected with the others.
#36
Re: 2 large explosions at Boston Marathon
To me it's reminiscent of the scummy IRA attacks on mainland Britain - complete havoc and mayhem, but the numbers of death and injury are thankfully relatively low compared to the numbers of people who actually there.
I realise that's no comfort whatsoever to those who are affected though.
I realise that's no comfort whatsoever to those who are affected though.
#37
Re: 2 large explosions at Boston Marathon
On a personal front, happy to hear that friends and family who live or went to the marathon are okay.
#39
Re: 2 large explosions at Boston Marathon
The already tight London Marathon security is going to be even tighter now. I did London twice and the security especially towards the end was very obvious but people will clearly find a way. I am sure Boston security was just as good.
I can't even begin to fathom why runners would be targeted. I've seen some of the pics from Boston and I just can't put into words.
I can't even begin to fathom why runners would be targeted. I've seen some of the pics from Boston and I just can't put into words.
#40
Re: 2 large explosions at Boston Marathon
wonder if the Irish Car Bomb will still be cocktail of choice after this?
#41
Re: 2 large explosions at Boston Marathon
The library tweeted it was an electrical fire in a new wing and all staff were safe.
FK Library ✔ @JFKLibrary
Fire in building is out, appears to have started in the mechanical room of new building. All staff and visitors are accounted for and safe.
FK Library ✔ @JFKLibrary
Fire in building is out, appears to have started in the mechanical room of new building. All staff and visitors are accounted for and safe.
#42
Re: 2 large explosions at Boston Marathon
The already tight London Marathon security is going to be even tighter now. I did London twice and the security especially towards the end was very obvious but people will clearly find a way. I am sure Boston security was just as good.
I can't even begin to fathom why runners would be targeted. I've seen some of the pics from Boston and I just can't put into words.
I can't even begin to fathom why runners would be targeted. I've seen some of the pics from Boston and I just can't put into words.
As for target, well it's a state holiday and a massive gathering of people, so makes a obvious target.
#43
Re: 2 large explosions at Boston Marathon
And it's just struck me how revolting it is that there were so many IRA incidents that we could even have a discussion about the relative similarities. How on earth does any sane person think that this kind of thing actually progresses their cause. Sick sick sick.