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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 16 Apr, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Deadly blasts hit Boston Marathon Two people have been killed and at least 23 injured after two explosions ripped through the finish line of the Boston Marathon. TV footage showed streets littered with debris and blood, with paramedics carrying stretchers. Boston Police said there were "simultaneous explosions" near the finish line. There are reports that more than 100 people have been injured. Dozens of bloodied people have been taken from the scene on stretchers and in wheelchairs. The explosions occurred as thousands of runners finished the marathon, with crowds watching and cheering, about three hours after the winners crossed the finish line. Boston is in lockdown as police hunt for explosive devices. DFAT says it is not aware of any Australians being hurt. Follow our blog for live coverage. 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Boston Police said there were "simultaneous explosions" near the finish line. There are reports that more than 100 people have been injured. Dozens of bloodied people have been taken from the scene on stretchers and in wheelchairs. The explosions occurred as thousands of runners finished the marathon, with crowds watching and cheering, about three hours after the winners crossed the finish line. Boston is in lockdown as police hunt for explosive devices. DFAT says it is not aware of any Australians being hurt. Follow our blog for live coverage. More » Scott fulfils his major potential at last Hird set to meet with ASADA Test offers Sharks escape for Gallen Victory's Rojas wins Johnny Warren Medal NRL slaps Stuart with $10k fine Science and Technology More Science and Technology » IT pricing inquiry fails to impress By Rebecca Nash A parliamentary inquiry into IT pricing which heard testimonies from Apple, Microsoft and Adobe has failed to impress Australian experts. 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