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Three killed in Boston as Kenyan athletes evacuated

Rescue worker helps out a woman following explosions during the Boston Marathon. (Photo:Reuters)

Boston: Two explosions struck the Boston Marathon as runners crossed the finish line on Monday, leaving three dead and  injuring 49 people on a day when tens of thousands of people pack the streets to watch one of the world's best known marathons.

According to the more than 100 people were hurt following the explosions.

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