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  • Chaos ensued at the finish line of the Boston Marathon when two bombs exploded on Monday afternoon, injuring dozens and killing several.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    Chaos ensued at the finish line of the Boston Marathon when two bombs exploded on Monday afternoon, injuring dozens and killing several.
  • The day began as a beautiful, sun-filled day filled with joy as runners completed the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    The day began as a beautiful, sun-filled, and joyful time as runners completed the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.
  • But the tenor of Marathon Day changed quickly when the first of two successive bombs exploded along Boylston Street just before 3 p.m.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    But the tenor of Marathon Day changed quickly when the first of two successive bombs exploded along Boylston Street just before 3 p.m.
  • A short time later, the once-joyous finish line scene had become a crime scene under lockdown.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    A short time later, the once-joyous finish line scene had become a crime scene under lockdown.
  • The jolt of the blast knocked this runner to the ground and prompted police to spring into action.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    The jolt of the first blast knocked this runner to the ground and prompted police to spring into action.
  • Seconds later, a second explosion rocked the street several blocks away from the finish line.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    Seconds later, another explosion rocked the street several blocks away from the finish line.
  • To reach the injured, bystanders had to tear down a makeshift fence that had been built for the marathon.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    To reach the injured, bystanders had to tear down a makeshift fence that had been built for the marathon.
  • Police and marathon officials struggled to remove the barriers.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    Police and marathon officials struggled to remove the barriers.
  • The blast created a smoky haze that contributed to the confusion that reigned in the ensuing minutes.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    The blast created a smoky haze that contributed to the confusion that reigned in the ensuing minutes.
  • This man comforted one of the victims along the sidewalk.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    This man comforted one of the victims along the sidewalk.
  • First responders sprang into action to help the injured people.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    First responders sprang into action to help the injured people.
  • A marathon official helped the runner who was thrown to the ground by the initial blast.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    A marathon official helped the runner who was thrown to the ground by the initial blast.
  • The scene along the sidewalk near the bombing was gruesome.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    The scene along the sidewalk near the bombing was gruesome.
  • Wheelchairs that were on standby for runners who needed help at the finish line were put into use for those injured by the blasts.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    Wheelchairs that were on standby for runners who needed help at the finish line were put into use for those injured by the blasts.
  • First responders wheeled away one of the injured on a stretcher.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    First responders wheeled away one of the injured on a stretcher.
  • Another injured person was carried away by first responders.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    Another injured person was carried away by first responders.
  • Former Patriots offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi carried an injured woman away from the scene.
    Bill Greene/Globe Staff
    Former Patriots offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi carried an injured woman away from the scene.
  • This woman dropped to her kneels in reflection after the blasts.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    This woman dropped to her kneels in reflection after the blasts.
  • The blasts were traumatic for many at the scene, and caused people to flee the area.
    Bill Greene/Globe Staff
    The blasts were traumatic for many at the scene, and caused people to flee the area.
  • Runners who had not yet finished the race were stopped on Commonwealth Avenue, and the race was halted after the blasts.
    Yoon S. Byun/Globe Staff
    Runners who had not yet finished the race were stopped on Commonwealth Avenue.
  • The blasts blew out windows and left a trail of debris along Boylston Street.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
    The blasts blew out windows and left a trail of debris along Boylston Street.
  • The blasts left an indelible image on the Boston Marathon, which will likely be forerver changed by Monday's tragedy.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    The blasts left an indelible image on the Boston Marathon, which will likely be forever changed by Monday's tragedy.
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