Boston Marathon

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Boston Marathon

3:56 pm, April 15th, 2013

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Two explosions rocked Boston on Monday afternoon, close to the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

The suspected bombs went off, one followed by another, while 26,000 runners were participating in the race and 500,000 spectators watched the sporting event nearby.

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The explosions came after the winners crossed the finish line, though there were still many runners in the race.

This year’s marathon was the 117th annual race and was held in memory of the children and teachers killed in the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December.

After the explosions, celebrities quickly took to Twitter to send prayers to the dead and injured, trade information, and even comment on the media coverage.

New Kids on the Block singer Joey McIntyre competed in the race, tweeting that he escaped the area safely.

“There was an explosion by the finish line about 5 minutes after I finished,” he wrote. ”I’m ok but I’m sure there are many hurt.”

Check out what some more stars are saying below.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: My thoughts are with Boston. Thank you to the brave first responders who always run toward our greatest fears to save lives.

Lindsay Lohan: Sending prayers to everyone who was/is at the #bostonmarathon

Lance Armstrong: Just off the bike and getting the news from the Boston marathon. Thoughts & prayers go out to Dave M, his staff, all runners, and volunteers

Maria Menounos: Praying for everyone home in boston. Devatated at the news #bostonmarathon

Randy Jackson: Praying for Boston right now

Russell Simmons: prayers for Boston.

Dane Cook: Hoping this may be a horrible accident. Hearing gas lines may have exploded. Anyone have any news back in Boston? #Prayers

Mike Tyson: Praying for everyone at the Boston Marathon.

Rob Lowe: Wolf Blitzer: Two huge Boston Marathon explosions at finish line were “unexpected”. Telling in like it is. #CNN

Julie Benz: Sending prayers to all that were affected by the explosions at the Boston marathon.

Ricky Martin: My heart goes out to all the victims of the explosion at the finish line. #bostonmarathon

Carson Daly: Praying for those hurt at #bostonmarathon – so terrible. 2 explosions at Finnish line. News is all over it. So sad

Tom Bergeron: Watching coverage of Boston Marathon explosions, heart in my throat.

Elisabeth Rohm: My deepest heartfelt sympathies go out go all that were affected by the explosions at #BostonMarathon #Prayers

Courteney Cox: Prayers for Boston today

Lucy Hale: Sending prayers to Boston.

William Shatner: Thoughts going out to the people of Boston. I hope whomever did this is brought to justice.

Chloe Moretz: Boston marathon, absolutely terrifying I hope everyone is okay

Lil Weezy: Prayers for Boston

Kat Dennings: This is crazy. Glued to the TV, so scary. Thoughts and prayers with Boston right now.

Olivia Wilde: Oh for f*cks sake. I’m so disturbed by the reports from Boston. This is horrible.

Pink: Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the explosions in Boston.

Donnie Wahlberg: Just heard that @joeymcintyre is ok! Thanks to everyone for tweeting! Scared for everyone else in Boston. #PrayerForBoston please.

Ramona Singer: I hope everyone in Boston is okay!! My prayers and thoughts to those involved. Thank you to the first responders!

Scotty McCreery: Prayers going out to everyone involved at the Boston Marathon.. #shocking

Nina Garcia: My thoughts are with the people from Boston

Anderson Cooper: Will be in Boston for tonight’s broadcast

Elisabeth Hasselbeck: My heart is with you Boston. Always has been, always will be. #PrayersForBoston #BostonMarathon

Pete Wentz: Boston be strong.

Valerie Bertinelli: Oh dear, my heart goes out to those in Boston.

Alyssa Milano: My love and strength go out to all those affected by the explosions! #BostonMarathon2013

Chris Evans: thoughts and prayers are with everybody in boston. heartbreaking…

Patrick Stump: Really awful stuff. Hope the injured are okay. Still information trickling. #prayforboston

Mia Farrow: Just located my daughter in Boston.  Relieved she is fine but heartbroken for those who won’t get this good news
#prayforboston

Harry Shum Jr: This is terrible. #PrayForBoston

Eva Longoria: God be with the injured people! RT “@CNN: There has been at least one explosion near the Boston Marathon finish line http://say.ly/Oyb5Bfw

Lauren Conrad: My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Boston today.

Lea Michele: Sending my thoughts and prayers to everyone in Boston right now….

Sophia Bush: I hope everyone in Boston is okay…

Larry King: My thoughts are with those injured in Boston. Details are sill coming in, but we need to not jump to conclusions without all the facts

Marlee Matlin: Keeping a eye to news about explosions at Boston Marathon. Praying for victims, families and first responders.

Brandi Glanville: Thoughts going out to the people hurt in the Boston marathon victims 🙁

Melissa Joan Hart: Prayers for those in Boston and hurt by the explosion!

Kevin Jonas: prayers go out to everyone in Boston.  We all love you and we are praying for you

Nicki Minaj: My heart goes out to everyone who woke up this morning to enjoy a peaceful marathon but were met w/senseless destruction.

Channing Tatum: #prayforboston

Kylie Jenner: Sending prayers to Boston..

Zoe Saldana: My prayers and thoughts are with the victims who lost their lives today at the Boston marathon. Que Dios los tenga en su gloria. ZS

Kelly Ripa: #prayforboston

Alicia Keys: Shaken… My thoughts and prayers are with the city of Boston and those affected by this tragedy.

Sarah Hyland: I’m so shocked to hear about the bombings at the #BostonMarathon #prayforboston

Caroline Manzo: Thinking of Our friends in Boston today stay safe our hearts go out 2 victims & families

Curtis Stone: Just heard the news about #bostonmarathon. My heart goes out to everyone. Please stay safe.

Gabriel Mann: #Boston thoughts prayers pls stay safe

Nicholas Sparks: This is so devastating. Everyone please #PrayForBoston.

Ty Pennington: Prayers are with the people of Boston. #prayforboston

Bethenny Frankel: Sad state of affairs when you’re scared to participate in or be a spectator at something as wholesome & American as a marathon.

Mandy Moore: Sending thoughts, prayers and love to everyone in Boston…..

Colton Haynes: My thoughts and prayers go out to those effected in the Boston Marathon bombings #prayforboston

Ariana Grande: #prayforboston so sad I have no words. Stay safe everyone. Prayers and love.

Ken Paves: My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved in the Boston Marathon!!!

Brooke Burke: Feel like I’m in a dungeon on show days. Just heard the Boston Marathon news. Prayers for Boston WTF!?!

Jenne Dewan: Oh man. Just heard the news about Boston. This is just awful. #prayforboston

Tyra Banks: I’ve spent a lot of time in Boston so it holds a special place in my heart…so my heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy.

Paula Abdul: I was shocked to hear about the horrible explosions at the Boston Marathon. I’m holding the people of Boston in my heart.

Tom Colicchio: thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families affected by today’s explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Justin Timberlake: My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the city of Boston and all of those affected by this terrible incident.

Josh Dallas: Thoughts and prayers for all those in Boston.

Jason O’Mara: Signing off twitter now but my thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the blasts in Boston. #bostonmarathon

Bret Michaels: My thoughts and prayers go out to and are with those affected by today’s explosions at the #bostonmarathon.

Aviva Drescher: My thoughts and prayers go out to and are with those affected by today’s explosions at the #bostonmarathon.

Wendy Williams: My thoughts and prayers are with all those people affected by the tragedy in Boston today at the marathon. #prayforboston

The Band Perry: Boston, sending our thoughts and prayers…

Kaley Cuoco: #Boston prayers are with you

Danica Patrick: The Boston marathon bombing makes you rethink ordinary events. Scary stuff.

Kelly Osbourne: Praying for #Boston

Josh Duhamel: Thoughts & prayers go out to Boston. #prayforboston

Pete Facinelli: Boston Marathon bombing? Why? Horrible. Just horrible.

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