Everything That We Know About The Brussels Terror Attacks!

#1 Here’s what we know so far..

A string of explosions rocked Brussels airport and a city metro station on Tuesday, according to media reports, as Belgium raised its terror threat to the maximum level. The explosions at the airport were minutes apart and took place at about 8am local time (7am GMT), according to local media. Both explosions were in the check-in area.

#2 This is the aftermath of explosions..

About 30 minutes later a third blast hit the Maelbeek metro station, close to the EU buildings.

The Belgian federal prosector said the airport explosion was a suicide attack.

#3 Brussels Airport Tweeted This....

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Outside the metro in Brussels after a series of explosions at the airport and then at Maalbeek station in central Brussels.

#5 Prime Minister of Belgium Posted This...(Translated from French)

Communication of the federal government:

This morning, at around 8 hours, two explosions occurred in the departure hall of the airport of zaventem. The Trail of a bombing is for the time being investigated.

Of the victims are to mourn following these explosions. The priority of the authorities and services concerned is to rescue the victims and to secure the perimeter. The Federal phase of crisis management has been triggered.

A Call-center has been put in place to respond to the questions of families and travellers: 1771.

It is requested to any person not to get to the airport of zaventem.

Beekeeping has carried out a new analysis of the threat as a result of these explosions. The General level for Belgium is raised to level 4, especially for international stations, Metros, airports, nuclear facilities, the port of Antwerp.

A National Security Council will be convened later in the day.

The Belgian government wishes to express its full support to the victims and their families.

A next communication will follow when more information will be available.

Communication from the federal government

This morning at around 8, there have been two explosions in the departure hall of the airport of zaventem. There is currently being examined whether it is an attack.

There are these explosions different victims. The priority of the authorities and the services involved is to help the victims and a secure perimeter. The Federal phase of the crisis management has been declared.

There's a call center set up in order to answer questions from relatives and travelers: 1771.

Everybody is requested to not to go to the airport of zaventem.

The Ocad has a new analysis of the threat conducted pursuant to these explosions. The General level for Belgium shall be increased to 4, in particular for the international, stations, Metros, airports, nuclear power stations and the port of Antwerp.

Later today, the National Security Council will be convened.

The Belgian Government wants her condolences to the victims and their families.

A new communication will follow as soon as more information is available.

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