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Breaking:Large explosion at public event in Boston***Mod warning in OP**

  • 15-04-2013 7:00pm
    #1
    Thrill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,485 ✭✭✭Thrill


    Boston marathon headquarters locked down after explosion reported near finish line: spokesman

    No link yet

    Photo near scene

    NSFW
    https://twitter.com/theoriginalwak/status/323871871730864128/photo/1

    Two powerful explosions detonated in quick succession right next to the Boston Marathon finsh line this afternoon.


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  • #2
    zonEEE
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,554 ✭✭✭zonEEE


    http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2013-04-15/large-explosion-reported-boston-marathon-coply-square


  • #3
    ongarite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,448 ✭✭✭ongarite


    NSFW Pic:
    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH6fwFvCUAA-PWb.jpg:large

    I hope the injury toll isn't too big.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 6,025 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    heres another one from twitter, looks big enough. Hope its not to serious

    https://mobile.twitter.com/Boston_to_a_T/status/323871088532668416/photo/1


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    That photo doesn't look particularly bad but I'm reading there were 2 explosions, wouldn't think it likely that they were both accidental.


  • #6
    major bill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,421 ✭✭✭major bill


    Deleted User wrote: »
    That photo doesn't look particularly bad but I'm reading there were 2 explosions, wouldn't think it likely that they were both accidental.

    Is that not blood all over the floor :/


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  • #7
    zonEEE
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,554 ✭✭✭zonEEE


    Live stream : http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013-boston-marathon-finish-line/


  • #8
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    major bill wrote: »
    Is that not blood all over the floor :/

    Ground! :pac: Yeah I was talking about the first pic on the thread where it's a bit smokey, the blood on the ground ain't reassuring at all.


  • #9
    Chop Chop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 343 ✭✭Chop Chop


    Looks like bomb at detention

    https://twitter.com/Boston_to_a_T/status/323871088532668416/photo/1


  • #10
    MajesticDonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭MajesticDonkey


    Aaaaaaaaaaaand, of course everyone automatically assumes it's North Korea. Wonderful.


  • #11
    Amirani
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,554 Mod ✭✭✭✭Amirani


    Is terrorism expected or is it too early to say?


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  • #12
    homerjay2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,346 ✭✭✭✭homerjay2005


    live on sky now, looks bad.


  • #13
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    MajesticDonkey wrote: »
    Aaaaaaaaaaaand, of course everyone automatically assumes it's North Korea. Wonderful.

    Funny enough I'm looking at Twitter streams and a few different Facebook streams and not a single person mentioned either Korea. Actually no-one on this thread did until you.


  • #14
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 6,025 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    radio scanner link

    http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/6254


  • #15
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    MajesticDonkey wrote: »
    Aaaaaaaaaaaand, of course everyone automatically assumes it's North Korea. Wonderful.
    :confused:

    Why would NK be planting a bomb in Boston? :confused:


  • #16
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    :confused:

    Why would NK be planting a bomb in Boston? :confused:

    I think the Majestic Donkey is trying to get in early with false flag claims.


  • #17
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    Would this be Boston, Co Clare ?


  • #18
    karma_
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,798 ✭✭✭karma_


    I don't think that looks like bomb damage. If it is it's got to be very small, there is very little environmental damage.


  • #19
    grenache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,477 ✭✭✭grenache


    My brother in law's sister is running in it. I'm not religious but I'm praying that her and the other competitors/spectators are all ok.


  • #20
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Anyone who doesn't fancy seeing a lot of blood should avoid Sky News, helicopter shot with a fairly big bloody area on the ground.


  • #21
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    A few boardsies are over doing that Marathon.

    Hope all are well


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  • #22
    Micilin Muc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Micilin Muc


    A good few boardsies are over taking part in the Boston marathon. Let's hope they're OK.


  • #23
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Always one dumbass on twitter:
    LMFAO at those who got blown up,obviously didn't run fast enough
    :mad:


  • #24
    Amirani
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,554 Mod ✭✭✭✭Amirani


    Reports of people dead on Sky News.


  • #25
    smallerthanyou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭smallerthanyou


    Jeez sky news showing wounded being tended to. I'm sure if I was caught up in something horrific like that I wouldn't want it captured on camera for all to see.


  • #26
    MajesticDonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭MajesticDonkey


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I think the Majestic Donkey is trying to get in early with false flag claims.
    Yeah, I'd really post it in the way I did if I was claiming it was NK.

    I've seen a good few people on Facebook and Twitter now asking questions like "Is it North Korea?" and so on...so no, it's not just me.


  • #27
    Aquagakka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭Aquagakka


    grenache wrote: »
    My brother in law's sister is running in it. I'm not religious but I'm praying that her and the other competitors/spectators are all ok.

    Best Wishes.


  • #28
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    karma_ wrote: »
    I don't think that looks like bomb damage. If it is it's got to be very small, there is very little environmental damage.

    Where/what are you looking at? Some of the pics don't look bad but the live cam posted above shows a pretty big area closed off and the helicopter shots on Sky show a decent amount of damage and quite a lot of blood.


  • #29
    xzanti
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 10,463 Mod ✭✭✭✭xzanti


    Looks like a small localised area of debris

    My first thought would be suicide bomber?!


  • #30
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    smallerthanyou wrote: »
    Jeez sky news showing wounded being tended to. I'm sure if I was caught up in something horrific like that I wouldn't want it captured on camera for all to see.
    Switch it off.


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  • #31
    [Deleted User]
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    smallerthanyou wrote: »
    Jeez sky news showing wounded being tended to. I'm sure if I was caught up in something horrific like that I wouldn't want it captured on camera for all to see.

    Sky News wouldn't be too worried about stuff like that. Tabloid rag news


  • #32
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    MajesticDonkey wrote: »
    Yeah, I'd really post it in the way I did if I was claiming it was NK.
    What I said didn't suggest that I thought you thought it was North Korea.
    Maybe get new friends?


  • #33
    Chucken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,459 ✭✭✭Chucken


    NiallSparky wrote: »
    Reports of people dead on Sky News.

    Reporter didnt say that. It was someone on the street.


  • #34
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    xzanti wrote: »
    Looks like a small localised area of debris

    My first thought would be suicide bomber?!
    Hopefully it's just them.


  • #35
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    Has FoxNews blamed Osama BinLaden yet?


  • #36
    Cantona's Collars
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    rarnes1 wrote: »
    Sky News wouldn't be too worried about stuff like that. Tabloid rag news

    They are showing live footage from American tv stations.


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  • #37
    Pudsy33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,848 ✭✭✭✭Pudsy33


    "oh my god they're dead" says the man on Sky. Classy stuff.


  • #38
    Amirani
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,554 Mod ✭✭✭✭Amirani


    It seems like a very unconventional target for any terrorist.


  • #39
    karma_
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,798 ✭✭✭karma_


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Where/what are you looking at? Some of the pics don't look bad but the live cam posted above shows a pretty big area closed off and the helicopter shots on Sky show a decent amount of damage and quite a lot of blood.

    Just those pictures already posted. Not seen any news footage yet. I see blood yes, but even around that area, it's like no bombing site I've ever seen. I'm wondering if it's something like a grenade perhaps.


  • #40
    Aidric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,591 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    Some worrying stuff coming through on twitter, including this one.
    Andrew Katz ‏@katz
    RT @JackieBrunoNECN I saw people's legs blown off. Horrific. Two explosions. Runners were coming in and saw unspeakable horror.


  • #41
    smallerthanyou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭smallerthanyou


    snubbleste wrote: »
    Switch it off.

    I actually did. Sometimes I hate the instant digital age.


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  • #42
    Hazys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,510 ✭✭✭Hazys


    I'm working today, about less than a mile from the finish line and all i can hear is police and ambulance sirens going past my office.


    Pricks whoever did this, hopefully it'll turn out ok for the people who got hurt.


  • #43
    Thrill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,485 ✭✭✭Thrill


    No mention of whether it was a bomb or not yet but the bomb squad has been called to Mandarin hotel, area is being cleared.


  • #44
    Fukuyama
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    I'm almost hoping this was an accident like a gas explosion.

    If it was what everyone thinks it is - I hope the ****ers are brought to justice and locked up for the remainder of their cowardly lives.

    There is zero justification for the direct targeting of civilians. An event children would have been attending.


  • #45
    Chucken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,459 ✭✭✭Chucken


    Chucken wrote: »
    Reporter didnt say that. It was someone on the street.

    ^^^^
    Pudsy33 wrote: »
    "oh my god they're dead" says the man on Sky. Classy stuff.


  • #46
    Pudsy33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,848 ✭✭✭✭Pudsy33


    How long ago did this happen? Very worrying.


  • #47
    MajesticDonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭MajesticDonkey


    Deleted User wrote: »
    What I said didn't suggest that I thought you thought it was North Korea.
    Maybe get new friends?
    Quick on the personal attacks aren't we? Have you ever misinterpreted something you read wrongly? I apologise.


  • #48
    Pudsy33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,848 ✭✭✭✭Pudsy33


    Chucken wrote: »
    ^^^^

    I know, they still chose to air it....


  • #49
    [Deleted User]
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    karma_ wrote: »
    Just those pictures already posted. Not seen any news footage yet. I see blood yes, but even around that area, it's like no bombing site I've ever seen. I'm wondering if it's something like a grenade perhaps.

    There was footage from a helicopter on sky, plenty of blood around. If anyone's dead hopefully it's just the people who carried it out.


  • #50
    Doublelime
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    Guys I suspect a new war on terror!! The drones will soon be attacking the world!!


  • #51
    Icyseanfitz
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    as if a marathon isnt hard enough in itself :( bloody bastards who ever did this


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