Boston Marathon 2013 Explosion: Six Runners from Gig Harbor Registered for Race

At least 22 people were injured and two were killed by two explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line, according to the Boston Police Department.

Thousands of runners, including five from Gig Harbor, were in Boston to run the Marathon, normally a festive day for the city.

Cordell Council, who was registered for the race, did not participate this year due to an injury, according to his family.

But it was rocked by two explosions close to the finish line about five hours after the start of the race.

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There are multiple reports of victims with missing limbs, bloodied heads and other extremely serious injuries. WBZ-4 reported  at least a dozen victims with "grave injuries."

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency confirms there were explosions but has not released any further details. Public Safety blogger Alert New England reported that all ambulances in the area were diverted to the scene.

One eyewitness said she was right next to the Prudential Center when she said she heard two explosions

"It was the loudest thing I've ever heard it stopped us in our tracks," said Marathon spectator Jennifer Curro.  

We will update this story when further details are available.

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