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On 22 March 2016, three explosions occurred in [[Brussels]], [[Belgium]]; two of which were at the [[Brussels Airport]] and one on the [[Brussels Metro|metro system]]. Several people are reported to have been killed in the airport explosion with many injured. |
On 22 March 2016, three explosions occurred in [[Brussels]], [[Belgium]]; two of which were at the [[Brussels Airport]] {{Airport codes|BRU|EBBR}} and one on the [[Brussels Metro|metro system]]. Several people are reported to have been killed in the airport explosion with many injured. |
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Revision as of 10:17, 22 March 2016
 | This article documents a current event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses, and initial news reports may be unreliable. The latest updates to this article may not reflect the most current information. (March 2016) |
| 2016 Brussels bombings | |
|---|---|
| Location | Brussels Airport and Maelbeek/Maalbeek metro station, Brussels, Belgium |
| Coordinates | 50°54′05″N 4°29′04″E / 50.90139°N 4.48444°E (airport) 50°50′35″N 4°22′48″E / 50.843190°N 4.380025°E (metro station) |
| Date | 22 March 2016 c. 8.00 am - 9:11 am (UTC+1) |
| Deaths | 31+[citation needed] |
| Injured | 35+ |
On 22 March 2016, three explosions occurred in Brussels, Belgium; two of which were at the Brussels Airport (IATA: BRU, ICAO: EBBR) and one on the metro system. Several people are reported to have been killed in the airport explosion with many injured.
Incidents
Brussels Airport
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There were two explosions at Brussels Airport shortly after 08:00 local time.[1] One was in the international departure hall near the American Airlines and SN Brussels Airlines check-in desks, while according to French media the other was on the runway.[2] Belgium's federal prosecutor has since confirmed that the explosions were carried out by a suicide bomber.[2]
Initial reports stated that 17[3] people were killed and at least 35 people were injured.[2] Windows were shattered in the main terminal building and "significant" damage was reported inside.[2][4] Unconfirmed reports indicate that this could have been a suicide attack and an additional explosive device; the Belgian government has put the country onto its highest national threat level.[2][1][5]
In an unconfirmed report, the news agency Belga reported that shots were fired and shouts in Arabic were heard before the explosions occurred.[2]
Maelbeek/Maalbeek metro station
An explosion took place in a train travelling between Maelbeek/Maalbeek metro station and Schuman metro station near the European Parliament at 09:11 CET[6] in the center of Brussels.[7][8] The Brussels Metro was subsequently shut down.[9][2] 10 deaths were reported as a result of the metro explosion, though it was later reported that no one was killed there.[2]
Aftermath
Authorities have temporarily halted all air traffic to the airport, and patrons inside are being evacuated.[2][1][10][11] The Berlaymont building, which is located nearby and houses the headquarters of the European Commission, was subsequently placed into lockdown.[2]
All public transport in the Belgian capital was shut down as a result of the attacks.[12][13] Brussels-North railway station, Brussels-Central railway station and Brussels-South Railway station have been evacuated and closed, and Eurostar has suspended all trains to Brussels Midi station.[2] All trains from Paris to Brussels were also cancelled.[2]
Belgium's Interior Ministry announced that the terror level in the country would be raised to the highest level following the attacks.[14]
Shortly after the news of explosions, Israel issued a temporary ban on all flights from Europe. The ban is in place from 10:30 am until midnight Israel time. The ban does not affect outgoing flights.[15] Extra police have been deployed to the Belgian border of the Netherlands.[16] The border between France and Belgium has been closed. [17]
In the United Kingdom, security was increased at Gatwick Airport.[1] Prime Minister David Cameron will chair a meeting of the UK government's COBRA emergency committee to discuss the situation.[18]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Brussels Zaventem airport and metro explosions 'kill at least 13'". BBC. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Matthew Weaver (22 March 2016). "Brussels Airport explosions – live updates". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ "17 dead, dozens wounded in 2 blasts at Brussels airport – reports". RT International.
- ^ "Explosion at Brussels Airport took place near American Airlines desk – reports". RT International.
- ^ "Several dead in Brussels airport explosions". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ hrt. "Vrees voor doden bij explosie in metrostation Maalbeek". De Standaard.
- ^ @jfbxl (22 March 2016). "Fumée métro maelbeeck" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @lesoir (22 March 2016). "Evacuation des passagers entre la station Arts-Loi et Maelbeek" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @STIBMIVB (22 March 2016). "All metro stations are closing" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @BrusselsAirport (22 March 2016). "There have been 2 explosions at the airport. Building is being evacuated. Don't come to the airport area" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @BrusselsAirport (22 March 2016). "Don't come to the airport – airport is being evacuated. Avoid the airport area. Flights have been cancelled" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Live: Belgium terror threat raised to highest level". ABC News. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ @STIBMIVB (22 March 2016). "Bus, tram and metro shut down" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Deadly explosions rock Brussels Airport". CBS News. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ ""Israel Bans Incoming Flights from Europe (Temporarily)"". Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ "Brussels Blasts Knock Air Travel EU-Wide". Sky News. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ "Conflict News (@Conflicts) - Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Ashley Cowburn (22 March 2016). "Brussels attacks live updates: 'Around 23 dead and 35 injured' after three explosions around city". Retrieved 22 March 2016.