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Three Dead, More Than 100 Injured in Explosions at Boston Marathon

Authorities are engaged in an active investigation after two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. An 8-year-old boy is one of the dead

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Patch editors in Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts have been covering the story of the explosions at the Boston Marathon since the incident occurred Monday afternoon. Many have been reported injured and at least three killed in the blasts.

Authorities are still grappling with the investigation, but early reports indicate that several explosive devices were deliberately set.

Local Patches are waiting to hear from or about these area residents who participated in the race today:

Find out what's happening in Norristownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • From Norristown: Bill Borgard and Benjamin Field
  • From Eagleville: Chris Frey and Meredith Lambert
  • From Jeffersonville: Patrick Murphy, Sr. and Steven Sloan
  • From King of Prussia: Elizabeth Lim and Jill McConnell

Follow the unfolding story here on Back Bay Patch.

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