Following the first bomb attack, what did the other conspirators along the route do?
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Correct answer: They lost their nerve as the motorcade sped by
There were several other assassins stationed along the route, but they failed to act. Some were blocked by crowds, while others lost their nerve after hearing the first explosion.
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