American Marathon Bombing

China news agency, new york, April 15 At least two explosions occurred near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15 local time. At present, at least three people have died and 100 people have been injured.

The explosion occurred at about 2: 50 pm on 15 (2: 50 am Beijing time 16). The police statement said that the explosion currently killed three people. According to the local media "Boston Globe", about 90 people were treated in hospitals in Boston. At present, the injury of the injured is still unclear. The Associated Press and other media now claim that the explosion injured more than 60 people.

The US intelligence department told the Associated Press that at least two more explosives were found at the scene of the explosion and have been successfully dismantled. American police are stepping up their investigation into the nature of the explosion.

Many witnesses have now confirmed that at least two explosions occurred at the scene. When the explosions occurred, people were cheering and clapping for the athletes who were preparing to sprint the finish line. A number of videos show that the marathon venue after the explosion is full of smoke.

Steve Silva, a reporter from the Boston Globe at the scene, said that the injured were being carried out of the scene on a stretcher and there was blood everywhere. Some people have their legs blown off, and many people are crying.

Boston police and local traffic authorities have blocked all roads leading to the scene of the explosion. A large number of police cars and ambulances gathered at the explosion site. Office buildings and large shopping malls near the explosion site were evacuated.

Boston police revealed that another explosion occurred near the Kennedy Library in Boston that day. It is not clear whether the explosion is related to the marathon.

Massachusetts Governor Patrick asked people not to gather in public places and go home immediately, waiting for further information from the authorities. Patrick had earlier talked with US President Barack Obama to discuss countermeasures urgently.

BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) According to US media reports, at 3 pm local time on June 15, two explosions occurred near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. According to local media reports, at least three people were killed and 28 injured.

Reuters reported that there was at least one explosion near the finish line of the Boston 673 Boyston Street Marathon. Police, fire brigade and emergency medical services were on the scene, but it was not clear how many people were injured. When thousands of contestants were finishing the race and the audience was watching and cheering at the finish line, the explosion happened. The website of local TV station in Boston reported that the injured were mainly spectators watching the Boston Marathon.

According to the Associated Press, the authorities are investigating the incident. It is reported that the explosion came from Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel near the finish line, and the organizing committee has blocked the hotel.

CCTV reported that the Boston police had informed the surrounding cities to prevent the explosion from happening again. It is said that US President Barack Obama has been informed of the explosion, but has not yet issued a statement.

Be characterized as a terrorist attack

China Broadcasting Network, Beijing, April 16 News According to the Voice of China report, we continue to pay attention to the latest situation of the Boston bombings in the United States. The latest news is that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation has characterized this serial explosion as a terrorist attack, and the US authorities have ordered the closure of nearby bridges, shut down the subway and set up a no-fly zone in Boston. According to reports, two nuclear power plants near Boston have also strengthened security. The two nuclear power plants are located in Plymouth, Massachusetts and Sibbrook, Hampshire, respectively, and have already entered the city.

Shortly after US President Barack Obama's speech, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made a speech condemning the bombing. He said that it is even more disgusting to attack such a sports activity aimed at declaring unity. Ban Ki-moon expressed sincere condolences to the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

On April 15, the flag of the U.S. Capitol was flown at half mast to commemorate the victims of the Boston bombing. On the same day, a series of explosions occurred during the Boston Marathon in the United States, which has caused three deaths and hundreds of injuries.