There are reports of a fourth explosion in Brussels this morning
Another evacuation is reportedly taking place in Brussels.
Belgian media are reporting that a fourth, controlled explosion has taken place this morning in Brussels, following this morning's attacks on Zaventem Airport and on two Metro stations.
The controlled explosion took place at Wetstraat, a a principal road running through central and eastern Brussels.
Belga: Fourth explosion reported at Rue de la Loi in Brussels, evacuation taking place.
— Matthew Keys (@MatthewKeysLive) March 22, 2016
Belgian media: Fourth explosion at Wetstraat may have been a controlled explosion, details forthcoming.
— Matthew Keys (@MatthewKeysLive) March 22, 2016
Police have confirmed that 15 people died at Maelbeek Metro station, close to the EU Headquarters.
Meanwhile, across the border in France, 1,600 extra police officers have been deployed at both borders and on public transport.
According to RTÉ, 400 additional police officers will boost security in the greater Paris area, and military patrols will be refocused on public transport sites.
