WASHINGTON — The Navy has sent one of its bomb-disposal units to Boston to assist local authorities as needed in the aftermath of the two explosions near the Boston Marathon’s finish line yesterday at around 2.50pm (2.50am today, Singapore time).
The blasts killed two and injured more than 100.
The three-member explosive ordnance disposal team based at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, was sent to Massachusetts after state officials asked for help.
Authorities are investigating the bombings and also are checking other bags and packages that may have been left unattended as terrified crowds races away from the chaos.
The Pentagon said no other active duty military personnel had yet been sent to the scene, although state National Guard troops were there. The Defence Department has not raised the threat level across the nation’s military installations. REUTERS
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