Shots fired ahead of explosions at Brussels airport, another blast at metro station
March 22, 2016  14:04
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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.
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