UPDATES: What we know about Brussels explosions

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Brussels Zaventem airport rocked by two explosions

Two explosions have been reported in the departures area of Zaventem airport in Brussels.

The Belgian fire service told local media there were at least several dead and wounded.

The cause of the explosions is unknown. The airport is being evacuated and has been closed to flights.

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

Images on social media showed smoke rising from one of the buildings, amid reports of panic as people fled the airport.

Rail transport to the facility has been halted and people have been told not to come to the airport.

Other reports say at least one of the explosions was close to the American Airlines check-in area but this has not been confirmed.

The Belgian broadcaster RTBF quoted a witness as saying there were people injured or unconscious in the departure area, opposite the Sheraton hotel.

Niels Caignau, a Swissport employee, told Flemish broadcaster VRT: "I was on a break and heard and felt a big explosion - we have from here a view over the departure hall and saw a plume of smoke come out.

"The windows are completely shattered. People went outside in shock. It doesn't look good."

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'Several dead' after two large explosions near American Airlines desk at Brussels Airport

Two explosions were heard at Brussels airport early on Tuesday morning and Belgian media said several people were injured.

The cause of the explosions wasn't immediately clear.

Airport spokeswoman Anke Fransen said: "There were two blasts in the departure hall. First aid team are in place for help."

The explosions occurred around 8 a.m. local time.

Sky News television's Alex Rossi, at the scene, said he heard two "very, very loud explosions."

"I could feel the building move. There was also dust and smoke as well … I went towards where the explosion came from and there were people coming out looking very dazed and shocked."

Belgian media said all flights were grounded and rail traffic to the airport was suspended.

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BREAKING: 11 dead and several injured in Brussels airport 'bomb' horror

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Two explosions rip through Brussels airport during rush-hour
• Reports of 11 deaths and several others injured
• Suspected terror attack as Belgian capital on high alert
• It comes after arrest of Paris atrocity suspect Salah Abdeslam
• Images show shattered windows and smoke rising from airport

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Another explosion in the metro, not far from the European Council.

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Another explosion in the metro, not far from the European Council.

UK was recently warned of multiple attacks taking place on one day

Perhaps theey got the country wrong

If so there could be 10 or more attacks

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Brussels under attack: Many dead after explosions at airport and on Metro

At least 11 people have died and dozens more have been injured after two explosions went off at Brussels Airport this morning.

The terminal was evacuated after the blasts went off near to an American Airlines departure desk, according to reports from the scene.

Belgian media is also reporting that there were gunshots before the explosions and Arabic was shouted beforehand.

The country has now been put on terror level 4 – the highest possible.

Some reports suggest that firefighters have discovered more explosive devices at the airport, also known as Zaventem Airport.

Another explosion has gone off at a station in central Brussels closing the Metro system down.

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London braced for 'ten simultaneous terror attacks' in wake of Paris atrocities

Supposed information had lead to this warning a few days ago

Now it appears as though the target might have changed to Belgium

If this is the case several more attacks may take place

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More Explosive Devices Reportedly Found in Brussels Airport

According to the fire department reports, more explosive devices may be located in the airport.

All entrances to the Brussels airport have been closed until further notice following the explosions, according to Zaventem press-revice.

According to the reports, another "suspicious package" was found in the airport — presumably, it is a third bomb.

Shooting was first heard in the departures area of the airport, then someone shouted something in Arabic. The airport was then rocked by two explosions.

​Belgium raises terror level to maximum following Brussels Airport explosions.

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The explosions that killed at least 10 people on Tuesday were carried out by a suicide bomber, Belgian broadcaster VRT reports.

According to an official communique from the Belgian government, the Brussels airport explosions are being considered a terrorist attack.

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13 killed have now been confirmed by officials.

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Brussels has shut down ALL public transport

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What we REALLY know:

2 explosions took place in Brussels Zaventem airport
More than 13 people confirmed dead final num,ber unknown as yet
1 explosion took place Brussels metro station located close to the EU institutions and US embassy
Belgium raises terror level to maximum
Brussels airport being totally evacuated
Airport to remain closed for at least next 24 hours
Public transport systems in Brussels closed down
Most people advised to remain where they are for time being
Government states this is a terrorist attack
The Belgian Army has stepped up security in the European Commission and advised people to leave the premises
Belgium parliament building has also been evacuated
London’s main airports have stepped up security after a series of explosions at the Belgian capital’s airport and the city's subway system.

Salah Abdeslam, the mastermind behind the November Paris Attacks, was arrested in Belgium a few days ago

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Calls to give blood for Belgium hospitals in Brussels.