According to the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington, no Bulgarians were injured in the explosions in Boston. On April 15 2013, two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon at 2.50pm local time, at an interval of 12 seconds. A third explosive device was disposed of by security forces. Three people died as a result of the blasts. More than 140 were injured, 17 of them critically, and 25 people are in a serious condition.

The Embassy in Washington and the Consulate General of Bulgaria in New York are in constant contact with the local authorities.

The police in Boston have provided a phone line for information about the victims: +1 617 6354500

Contact:

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington

Switchboard: +1 202 387 0174, +1 202 387 0365

Fax: +1 202 234 7973

E-mail: [email protected]
 

Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in New York

Switchboard: +1 212 935 4646, +1 212 935 7920

Fax: +1 212 319 5955

E-mail: [email protected]