Boston bombs 'like an attack on Melbourne' - The Australian

MELBOURNE Lord Mayor Robert Doyle says bomb blasts in Boston feel personal because of the connection between the two sister cities.

Explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon have killed two people and injured dozens more.

Mr Doyle says the horrific scenes have upset Victorians.

"There is that connection between sister cities that makes it, that it feels almost much more personal," he told Fairfax radio on Tuesday.

"It's kind of like an attack on Melbourne."

"We do feel very close to our sister city."

Mr Doyle will send a message to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino.

"Once things have calmed down, I'll certainly send a message of condolence and support," he said.

Melbourne and Boston have been sister cities since 1985.