'At Least Two People Dead And Up To 100 Injured' As Two Wxplosions Rock Finish Line Of Boston Marathon Leaving Behind Scene Of Carnage
* Bloodbath in Boston as two explosions rock finish line of famous Boston Marathon as race was winding down
* Officials urging people at the scene to leave as secondary explosive devices have been found
* Law enforcement sources told New York Post that 12 people were killed
* However Boston authorities report 2 have been killed and around 100 people injured
* Sources told Post that suspect is in custody at Boston-area hospital
* New York City stepping up anti-terror efforts in wake of attack and have tightened security around popular destinations like Times Square
At least two people have been killed and up to 60 people have been injured after two large bombs went off near the finish line of the famous Boston Marathon today, leaving behind a scene of carnage.
Law enforcement sources told one newspaper that 12 people had been killed, but Boston police have only confirmed two dead. The sources added that the first explosion happened at the Fairmont Hotel.
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