Five Woodstock Runners in Boston Marathon as Explosion Rocks Race

Boston Police are reporting at least two people died and another 22 were injured after two explosions occurred Monday afternoon 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 listed Woodstock as their hometown: Rodney C. Beavers, Melissa A. Clay, Rodney Dill, Ron L. Mastin and Kelli R. Mittrucker. 

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With the exception of Beavers, all four runners crossed the finish line before 4 p.m.

Woodstock's Natural Strides also expressed their sympathy for the victims in the explosions.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the folks up in my hometown of Boston," the business wrote on its Facebook page. "Hard to believe that someone could do something so evil at such a positive event."

For information on the Boston Marathon victims, call (617) 635-4500 or click here. 

Click here to search the 2013 Boston Marathon participants list.

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

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