Boston Marathon Explosions: Medical Tent Nurse Describes Monday Scene to Canton Patch

Despite the ideal climate and sunshine, Monday turned into a dark day for Boston after two explosions left three dead and more than 120 injured.

Law enforcement officials, meanwhile, are searching for who is responsible for detonating the blasts explosives near the finish line at the Boston Marathon.

Reported explosions from the annual Boston Marathon left runners, attendees, officials, and residents across the state shaken. 

Canton Patch readers took to Facebook on Monday to relay thoughts from the ground in Boston. One reader in particular served as a nurse in one of the medical tents on the ground, and gave a vivid description of what was taking place. 

"I was a nurse in a medical tent which quickly became a trauma tent the explosion shook the ground," June Scott told Canton Patch on Facebook. "We were taking care of severe injuries and some even lost limbs."

Below is Patch's full coverage of the events on Monday:

• View Patch's full photo gallery of the explosions at the marathon.
• A witness from the scene of the explosion Monday said of the incident, "All of a sudden everyone turned around and was running in the opposite direction".
• Several throughout the state could not connect with loved ones on Monday, and as such, officials released a list of important phone numbers and websites to help.
• Blogger John McGrath writes on why Boston will be back.
• For parents, read about talking to your kids about the Boston Marathon tragedy.
• Also check out the social media reports from the incident Monday. 

Anyone from the area who attended the Boston Marathon Monday and wishes to tell their story can do so here or email Canton@patch.com.