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Apr 21, 2008 5:51 pm US/Eastern

More Marathon Injuries, 3 Heart Attacks Reported

BOSTON (WBZ) ― A 26-mile race like the Boston Marathon can do a number on a runner's body.

Boston EMS reported treating 900 runners at its two medical tents set up along the race, which is more than in past years. They also said three people suffered heart attacks during the race.

They also reported seeing about 150 significant injuries suffered along the route, and about 60 people were transported to area hospitals.

Most of the incidents included dehydration, hyponatremia, a condition that occurs when there is not enough salt in the blood, and a few cases of hypothermia.

The sun played a part in the increased cases of exhaustion and dehydration this year.

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