NZer treated in wake of bombings

One New Zealander was treated for a cut chin in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

In a statement today, the ministry said the New Zealand embassy in Washington, supported by the New Zealand honorary consul in Boston, were continuing to monitor the situation closely following yesterday's bombing.

Neither Athletics New Zealand nor the ministry had received reports of any New Zealanders - athletes or spectators - receiving major injuries as a result of the explosions yesterday but one was treated at hospital for lacerations to her chin.

It was not clear whether the woman was caught up in the blasts directly.

The honorary consul, accompanied by a locally based New Zealand doctor was visiting all hospitals handling victims of the blasts but there did not appear to be any New Zealanders amongst the casualties.

New Zealanders who had concerns about family or friends in Boston should attempt to make contact with them directly in the first instance.

If they require further assistance they should call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's consular division on 04 439 8000 and ask to speak to a consular adviser.

Further information is also available on www.safetravel.govt.nz

 

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