Scores Injured by Explosion at Boston Marathon Finish Line

UPDATE, 7:30 p.m.: The latest reports out of Boston are that more than 100 were injured in Monday's explosions at the Boston Marathon.

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Two people are reported dead and dozens injured after two explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line. There are multiple reports of victims with missing limbs, bloodied heads and other extremely serious injuries. WBZ-4 reported  at least a dozen victims with "grave injuries."

Boston EMS is setting up triage on Boylston, thousands of police and emergency personnel on scene. Anyone looking for a runner is being directed by Boston Police to go to Boston Common. 

WBZ-TV is reporting there was a fire at the John F. Kennedy Library just after the explosions. No word on if there is a connection to the explosions. 

There are Fairfax Station and Lorton residents running in the race, including: 

• Stephanie Danahy, 56, of Fairfax Station
• Brian Carbaugh, 43, of Clifton
• Yvette Rogers, 52, of Clifton
• Keith Bennett, 32, of Lorton 
• Ivette Booher, 47, of Lorton 
• Andrew  Killian, 33, of Lorton 
• Rosemary Spraker, 49, of Lorton

If you're looking for family members in Boston or you have family members who might be looking for you, go to this Red Cross site.

Additionally, 617-635-4500 is the Boston hot line for those trying to locate friends and loved ones. 

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Buildings in the area are being evacuated including the apartments at the Prudential. All businesses along Boylston Street are being evacuated and officials are urging everyone to avoid Copley Square.

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Folks in the explosion are being told to stay off their phones as they could trigger more bombs.  

The Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel is currently in lockdown. 

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Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency confirms there were explosions but has not released any further details. Public Safety blogger Alert New England reported that all ambulances in the area were diverted to the scene.

One eyewitness said she was right next to the Prudential Center when she said she heard two explosions

"It was the loudest thing I've ever heard it stopped us in our tracks," said Marathon spectator Jennifer Curro.