Shots fired ahead of explosions at Brussels airport, another blast at metro station
March 22, 2016 14:04
A quick recap of the twin explosions at the Brussels airport.
-- At least one person has been confirmed dead with reports in the Belgian media of as many as 11 killed following twin explosions at Zaventem airport in Brussels.
-- Emergency responders and security forces on the ground after 8 am blast. Airport evacuated and all air traffic to and from Zantem suspended.
-- Politicians have announced a disaster plan is in effect.
-- Blasts believed to have been planned to cause maximum casualties during rush hour at the departure hall.
-- Brussels raises threat level to maximum.
-- The MEA says no reports of any Indian injured or dead.
-- News of another explosion at the Maelbeek metro station.
-- Reports also suggest that there was a shot fired in the departure hall, then something was called out in Arabic, and only afterward, two explosions rocked the facility.
-- At least one person has been confirmed dead with reports in the Belgian media of as many as 11 killed following twin explosions at Zaventem airport in Brussels.
-- Emergency responders and security forces on the ground after 8 am blast. Airport evacuated and all air traffic to and from Zantem suspended.
-- Politicians have announced a disaster plan is in effect.
-- Blasts believed to have been planned to cause maximum casualties during rush hour at the departure hall.
-- Brussels raises threat level to maximum.
-- The MEA says no reports of any Indian injured or dead.
-- News of another explosion at the Maelbeek metro station.
-- Reports also suggest that there was a shot fired in the departure hall, then something was called out in Arabic, and only afterward, two explosions rocked the facility.