Two explosions have been reported at Brussels’ Zaventem airport this morning.
Footage has emerged of people running away from Brussels’ smoking Zaventem airport after explosions were witnessed this morning.
While there is no confirmation yet on the source of the explosions, the incident follows hot on the heels of the capture of alleged perpetrator of the Paris attacks Salah Abdeslam in Brussels last week.
#BREAKING: Two loud explosions at #Zaventem airport in #Brussels pic.twitter.com/JFw9RGLjnh
— Anna Ahronheim (@AAhronheim) March 22, 2016
While there is no number on the casualties yet, federal police have confirmed that there have been deaths, as well as widespread damage to the building.
Several dead and wounded at Brussels Airport, Belgian federal police confirm to @NBCNews
— David Wyllie (@journodave) March 22, 2016
UPDATE – Picture shows most of the glass at Brussels airport terminal entrance blown out after 2 explosions pic.twitter.com/sjqkFImy0J
— Mark White (@markwhiteTV) March 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/intlspectator/status/712180999564738560
Journalist Anna Ahronheim who is at the scene has reported that the explosions took place in the American Airlines departure hall and that there has been 11 fatalities.
Update: At least 11 dead, 20 injured at #Brussels airport explosion
— Anna Ahronheim (@AAhronheim) March 22, 2016
The airport has been evacuated.
Details on how to contact the Irish Embassy in Brussels
If you have concerns about any Irish in Belgium the Irish embassy there is contactable below. #Brussels pic.twitter.com/HzImkeAcH6
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) March 22, 2016
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