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Post by spanishspy on Mar 22, 2016 8:37:05 GMT
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Post by spanishspy on Mar 22, 2016 9:47:08 GMT
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Post by spanishspy on Mar 22, 2016 10:19:50 GMT
The following is what is confirmed, from reddit livestream.
Around 8 AM, an explosion occurred at Brussels airport.
A second explosion occurred moments later.
An hour later, approximately 9 AM , confirmed explosion at metro station Maalbeek.
Other explosions rumoured at Kunst-Wet, Schuman, NOT CONFIRMED, NOW KNOWN AS FALSE REPORT.
Metro stations have been cleared.
Train stations are being cleared.
Students at Brussels Universities are advised to stay inside.
Cellphone networks are congested.
Multiple suspicious packages reported, Bomb disposal units are heading to each one.
CONFIRMED CASUALTIES: 13 at the airport REVISED TO 10, 35 wounded. 10 at Metro Station Maalbeek, multiple wounded.
Parliament is being cleared.
Belgium/French border is completely closed NOW CONFIRMED AS INCREASED SECURITY
VRT- PRIME MINISTER WILL SPEAK IN 20 MINUTES (Aprox. 11:20GMT+1)
Federal Prosector has confirmed that at least one of the airport attacks was a suicide bombing.
Montgomery tunnel in brussels is closed off by police
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Post by spanishspy on Mar 22, 2016 10:30:38 GMT
New explosions on La Rue de la Loi (large street with government buildings, both Belgian and EU).
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Post by spanishspy on Mar 22, 2016 10:32:36 GMT
UPDATE- explosions on la Rue de la Loi may just be a demining team.
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Post by spanishspy on Mar 22, 2016 11:54:56 GMT
Belgian Prime Minister Michel confirms two attacks, both with significant casualties. He also confirms that the airport attack was a suicide bomb.
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Post by spanishspy on Mar 22, 2016 12:05:29 GMT
New recap from Reddit:
Around 8 AM, an explosion occurred at Brussels airport.
A second explosion occurred moments later.
An hour later, approximately 9 AM , confirmed explosion at metro station Maalbeek.
Other explosions rumoured at Kunst-Wet, Schuman, NOT CONFIRMED, NOW KNOWN AS FALSE REPORT.
Metro stations have been cleared.
Train stations are being cleared.
Students at Brussels Universities are advised to stay inside.
Cellphone networks are congested.
Multiple suspicious packages reported, Bomb disposal units are heading to each one.
CONFIRMED CASUALTIES: 13 at the airport REVISED TO 10, 35 wounded. 15 at Metro Station Maalbeek, 55 wounded.
Parliament is being cleared. At Aprox. 11:15 GMT+1 Parliament has been closed.
Belgium/French border is completely closed NOW CONFIRMED AS INCREASED SECURITY
Federal Prosector has confirmed that at least one of the airport attacks was a suicide bombing.
Montgomery tunnel in brussels is closed off by police.
All Brussels EU Building are on Lockdown, no word on evacuation yet.
Facebook has activated the "mark as safe" feature.
Palace evacuated
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Post by orvillethird on Mar 22, 2016 14:22:01 GMT
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Post by Krall on Mar 23, 2016 0:59:47 GMT
Looks like Daesh/IS have claimed responsibility for the attack. Belgian police are searching for a man suspected to be involved with the attacks.
In any case, this is a horrific event, and my heart goes out to everyone hurt by this hateful action and all of their loved ones.
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