5 Runners from Norcross in Boston Marathon as Explosion Rocks Race

Updated, 11:58 p.m.

Norcross Patch was able to confirm via social media that four of the five local runners in the Boston Marathon are all right. The only runner we have not heard any news about is Kerry McLaughlin.

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Boston Police are reporting at least three people died and many were injured after two explosions occurred around 2:50 p.m. Monday near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. 

Video of the incident shows the explosion knocking runners and bystanders to the ground following the blast. 

The Boston Marathon released a statement around 4 p.m. that said, "There were two bombs that exploded near the finish line in today's Boston Marathon. We are working with law enforcement to understand what exactly has happened."

According to the Boston Marathon's website, five runners in this year's race listed Norcross as their hometown.

If you have been in contact with any of them, please share with your neighbors by commenting below. Also, you can search for 2013 Boston Marathon runners, click here. 

Follow breaking coverage on the incident from our Patch sites throughout the Boston area.

The American Red Cross Safe and Well site has been activated. 

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