The
organisers of the London marathon have said they will be reviewing
security arrangements for Sunday’s race in light of the deadly
explosions in Boston.
At least two people have been killed and
dozens injured after two blasts near the finish line of the Boston
marathon in Massachusetts.
‘We are deeply saddened and shocked by the news from Boston,’ said London marathon chief executive Nick Bitel.
‘Our immediate thoughts are with the people there and their families.
It is a very sad day for athletics and for our friends and colleagues in
marathon running.
‘Our security plan is developed jointly with
the Metropolitan police and we were in contact with them as soon as we
heard the news.’
Medical workers aid injured people at the Boston marathon (Picture: AP)
Chief Superintendent Julia Pendry of the Metropolitan police added: ‘A
security plan is in place for the London marathon. We will be reviewing
our security arrangements in partnership with London Marathon.’
More than 28,000 runners were taking part in today’s marathon in
Boston, with around 50,000 people lining the streets in what is a public
holiday in Massachusetts.
The explosions, the cause of which has not been ascertained, came around two hours after the winners crossed the finish line.
Boston police said a third explosion was also reported at the city’s
JFK Library, while a controlled explosion was carried out on a
suspicious package after the simultaneous blasts.
The Boston
Marathon is one of the biggest single-day sporting events in the US,
behind only the Super Bowl in terms of media coverage.
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