Brussels is in a state of lockdown after a series of explosions at the city’s airport and a metro subway station; the airport attack is thought to have killed at least 13, while the subway attack is thought to have killed 15. Many more were wounded at both scenes.
All public transport in #Brussel is closed. Metro and train stations closed. Stay where you are. #zaventem
— CrisisCenter Belgium (@CrisiscenterBE) March 22, 2016
No public transport. Stay where you are, also in schools, companies, … Contact crisiscenter: 1771 #Brussels
— CrisisCenter Belgium (@CrisiscenterBE) March 22, 2016
School children must stay at school in #Brussels, also during midday.
— CrisisCenter Belgium (@CrisiscenterBE) March 22, 2016
Passengers flee for their lives after #Brussels Metro blast leaves 15 dead https://t.co/nYaljiRZRB pic.twitter.com/NiupROgCOY
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) March 22, 2016
Fumée métro maelbeeck #bruxelles @RTBFinfo pic.twitter.com/YVRVh2wwXa
— JF (@jfbxl) March 22, 2016
Deeply concerned by the attacks in Brussels. Australians’ thoughts, prayers & solidarity are with the people of Belgium.
— Malcolm Turnbull (@TurnbullMalcolm) March 22, 2016
I am shocked and concerned by the events in Brussels. We will do everything we can to help.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 22, 2016
J’exprime mon entière solidarité avec le peuple belge. À travers les attentats de Bruxelles, c’est toute l’Europe qui est frappée.
— François Hollande (@fhollande) March 22, 2016
“I express my full solidarity with the Belgian people. All of Europe has been hit by this attack.”
Con il cuore e con la mente a Bruxelles, Europa
— Matteo Renzi (@matteorenzi) March 22, 2016
“Europe has Brussels in its heart and mind.”
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
We’ll update this story as it develops.
Source: BBC.
Photo: Jef Versele / Facebook.
