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UPDATED: Explosions Rock Boston Marathon; Status of 1 of 2 San Marino Runners Unknown
Two runners from San Marino were participating in today's Boston Marathon, which was rocked by explosions near the race's finish line. (Scroll below the Storify post to see names of the local runners.)
Two people are dead and many more are injured as the result of a pair of explosions near the finish line of Monday's Boston Marathon, according to the Boston Police Department.
According to the race's website, there were two San Marino residents participating in the marathon.
- Mark A. Hughes, 36, of San Marino
- Ryan P. O'Connor, 34, of San Marino
Hughes was just 200 yards away from the scene of one of the explosions near the finish area, but he was not harmed, his wife told the Pasadena Sun.
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The status of O'Connor is not yet known.
It’s not clear yet what happened or led to the explosions, or who was injured. More than 20,000 officially runners officially entered this year's race.
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It's likely that others from the city travelled out there to give the runner support. Patch will continue to report this story as it develops and bring news about our local runners as we hear more.
Families looking for relatives or possible victims at the Boston Marathon can call 617-635-4500. For tips or information any of the three explosions in Boston, call 1-800-494-TIPS
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