Two explosions have been reported at Brussels Airport, leaving several wounded. Witnesses said the blast happened shortly before 8am local time (7am GMT) in the departure hall opposite the Sheraton Hotel. The airport has been closed to all departures and arrivals. Train services to the airport have been suspended.


The BBC reports that images on social media from the scene showed smoke rising from one of the terminal buildings. The cause of the explosions is unknown.


Reports say the blasts were in the departures area and speak of casualties although this has not been confirmed.


The blasts come four days after the capture in Brussels of Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in the Paris attacks in November.


Belgian media say the airport is being evacuated. It has been closed to flights. Rail transport to the facility has been halted. Social media reports from the scene speak of panic as people fled the airport buildings.


Pic: Smoke rises from the airport. Pic courtesy: @pascalmeier74