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Boston Calling: Boston Marathon bombings

A Boston police officer and floral tributes, AFP/Getty Images

20/04/2013

Boston Marathon bombings

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Views from racers, war correspondents and an amputee marathon competitor.

Views on the Boston Marathon bombings from international racers and reporters who were there. Also, an amputee marathon competitor offers hope to those injured in the attack.

Views on the Boston Marathon bombings from some of the race's international runners and war correspondents compare the scene in Boston to some of the worst they've witnessed. Also on the programme, praising tourniquets and an amputee marathon competitor offers hope to those injured in the attack. 

(Image: A Boston police officer and floral tributes, Credit: AFP/Getty Images)

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