Updated: St. Peters Resident Running Boston Marathon Confirmed Safe

Two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon had people carrying bloody spectators into the medical tent set up for runners, according Backbay Patch in Massachusetts.

"There are a lot of people down," the Associated Press quoted one man saying. The explosions happened about three hours after the winners crossed the finish line. 

The Boston Athletic Association website listed Jeff Lindsey, a St. Peters resident, as a participant in the race. Lindsey's daughter confirmed her father's safety on the Fleet Feet St. Louis Facebook page: 

• Sara Lindsey Darnell "My dad, Jeff Lindsey is okay. They are hiding out at a hotel down the street."

Also see:

• Wentzville runners
• St. Charles runners

Reuters is reporting there are no indication how may people are injured, according to a story on the Chicago Tribune website, which also said the explosions happened as people were cheering on those still completing the race.

NBC News reported fire engines, police and emergency medical personnel were headed to the scene. An affiliate reporter told NBC News she heard two loud explosions, and that "everybody kind of ducked and hit the ground," and Jackie Bruno, reporter for New England Cable News said she saw people with significant injuries, including one person with a leg blown off.

"Runners were coming in and saw unspeakable horror," Bruno said.  

Patch is following this breaking story.