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Boston Marathon blasts: Glasgow woman tells of chaotic aftermath Boston Marathon blasts: Former Glasgow man Chris McKenzie injured
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A Glasgow woman who was supporting a team of British runners at the Boston Marathon has described the chaotic scenes following the explosions. A 31-year-old Scot is believed to have suffered "serious injuries" in the Boston Marathon explosions.
Kirstie Crawford, who lives two blocks from the finishing line, was evacuated from the subway after the blasts. Chris McKenzie, who is originally from Govan in Glasgow but moved to the US to work, is thought to have sustained head, neck and leg injuries.
The Samaritans worker then had to contact runners' families to check that they were safe. A friend said doctors had described his condition as "serious but stable" and his injuries could be life-changing.
Three people were killed and 140 injured in what the FBI is describing as a possible terrorist attack.Three people were killed and 140 injured in what the FBI is describing as a possible terrorist attack.
It is not yet clear whether any Scottish people are among the casualties after two explosions near the finishing line. Chris King, president of the Sarasota Rangers Supporters Club, said fellow Rangers fan Mr McKenzie had been a spectator at the marathon.
"The seriousness of his injuries are not yet known. However, the doctors believe he has a head and neck injury, and a broken leg," he said.
"Tests are being done and results won't be returned until tomorrow.
"At the moment, the doctors predict he will be in hospital for a few weeks, and up to a month."
Massachusetts General Hospital was unable to confirm whether Mr McKenzie was being treated at its emergency unit.
Thoughts and prayers
First Minister Alex Salmond said a lot of people from Scotland had been taking part in the marathon.First Minister Alex Salmond said a lot of people from Scotland had been taking part in the marathon.
Ms Crawford, who moved to Boston four years ago, was supporting the Samaritans' team of 15 runners. He described the incident as a "cowardly attack on innocent people".
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this terrible atrocity," he said.
A Glasgow woman who was supporting a team of British runners at the marathon described the chaotic scenes following the explosions.
Kirstie Crawford, who moved to Boston four years ago and lives two blocks from the finishing line, was evacuated from the subway after the blasts.
The Samaritans worker had been supporting the organisation's team of 15 runners.
'Really upsetting'
She told the BBC: "I was on the subway on the way to the finish line when the explosion went off, and we were told to evacuate - which was terrifying in itself.She told the BBC: "I was on the subway on the way to the finish line when the explosion went off, and we were told to evacuate - which was terrifying in itself.
"I went out into the street to befriend and listen to people. I also had to inform my office what was going on.""I went out into the street to befriend and listen to people. I also had to inform my office what was going on."
She had to call many of the team's family members and was able to confirm that they were safe.She had to call many of the team's family members and was able to confirm that they were safe.
"I called my mum to tell her I was safe," she added."I called my mum to tell her I was safe," she added.
"The roads are eerily quiet. It is really upsetting."The roads are eerily quiet. It is really upsetting.
"To find out there had been an explosion in my neighbourhood was devastating. It is hard to process.""To find out there had been an explosion in my neighbourhood was devastating. It is hard to process."
Rosie Allister from Edinburgh was among the Samaritans' runners. She posted on Facebook: "I'm now out of the immediate area and safe." Rosie Allister from Edinburgh was among the Samaritans' runners.
Mr Salmond described the incident as a "cowardly attack on innocent people". She posted on Facebook: "I'm now out of the immediate area and safe."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this terrible atrocity," he said. She is due to run the London Marathon on Sunday.