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Boston Marathon runners Joey McIntyre, Ethan Zohn send prayers following explosions

April 16, 2013 / 9:38 AM EDT / CBS News

Joe McIntyre of the New Kids on the Block had just finished the Boston Marathon on Monday, just minutes before the explosions hit. The Boston native tweeted: "There was an explosion by the finish line about 5 minutes after I finished- I'm ok but I'm sure there are many hurt."

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"Survivor" winner Ethan Zohn, who also took part in the Boston marathon tweeted: "I'm OK. Most importantly, praying for those injured and affected by this. Still don't have a lot of info. Thanks for your love and concern."

He's just one of the stars sending prayers to runners and others in the area. See how others, including NKOTB member Donnie Wahlberg, are responding to the blasts, which occurred Monday afternoon.

Just heard that @joeymcintyre is ok!Thanks to everyone for tweeting!Scared for everyone else in Boston.#PrayerForBoston please.
-- Donnie Wahlberg (@DonnieWahlberg) April 15, 2013

Hard to concentrate in the ballroom. Everyone on twitter reading about Boston nightmare. Thx @cnnbrk Thought & prayers from #dwts
— Brooke Burke-Charvet (@brookeburke) April 15, 2013

Just located my daughter in Boston.Relieved she is fine but heartbroken for those who won't get this good news#prayforboston
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) April 15, 2013

Our hearts and prayers are being sent to everyone in the Boston area. #Boston
— Willie Nelson (@willienelson) April 15, 2013

Breaks my heart to think how hard everyone worked for this special day and now it's ruined.
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) April 15, 2013

I was shocked to hear about the horrible explosions at the Boston Marathon. I'm holding the people of Boston in my heart.
— The Real Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) April 15, 2013

Sending prayers to everyone who was/is at the #bostonmarathon
-- Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) April 15, 2013

Just off the bike and getting the news from the Boston marathon. Thoughts & prayers go out to Dave M, his staff, all runners, and volunteers
-- Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) April 15, 2013

Such a senseless and tragic day. My family and I send our love to our beloved and resilient Boston.
— Ben Affleck (@BenAffleck) April 15, 2013

Let's all send our thoughts, our prayers and our energy to the people injured in Boston. My heart is with you.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 15, 2013

My heartfelt love goes out to those affected by today's tragedy in Boston. All of our thoughts are with you. #loveintothelight
— ke$ha(@keshasuxx) April 15, 2013

Watching the news. Horrendous. Please god no more bombs. Stay safe America.
— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) April 15, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the city of Boston and all of those affected by this terrible incident.
— Justin Timberlake(@jtimberlake) April 15, 2013

My thoughts are with Boston. Thank you to the brave first responders who always run toward our greatest fears to save lives.
-- Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) April 15, 2013

I've spent a lot of time in Boston so it holds a special place in my heart...so my heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy.
— Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) April 15, 2013

Thoughts going out to the people of Boston. I hope whomever did this is brought to justice.
-- William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) April 15, 2013

My heart goes out to everyone who woke up this morning to enjoy a peaceful marathon but were met w/senseless destruction. #GodBlessAmerica
-- Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) April 15, 2013

My heart goes out to all the victims of the explosion at the finish line. #bostonmarathon
-- Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) April 15, 2013

My heart is breaking for everyone effected or injured in the explosion at the Boston Marathon. God bless you all! My prayers are with you!
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) April 15, 2013

Praying for everyone home in boston. Devatated at the news #bostonmarathon
-- maria menounos (@mariamenounos) April 15, 2013

Prayers for Boston today
-- Courteney Cox (@CourteneyCox) April 15, 2013

prayers go out to everyone in Boston.We all love you and we are praying for you
— kevin jonas (@kevinjonas) April 15, 2013

My heart and my prayers are in Boston and with everyone affected by this nightmare of an incident.
— John Krasinski (@johnkrasinski) April 15, 2013

Praying for those hurt at #bostonmarathon - so terrible. 2 explosions at Finnish line. News is all over it. So sad
-- Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) April 15, 2013

Sending thoughts, prayers and love to everyone in Boston.....
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) April 15, 2013

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