Brussels comes under terror attacks; At least 31 killed, 81 injured in blasts at airport and Metro

22 March, Brussels

At least 31 people have been killed and more than 81 others seriously injured in terrorist attacks at Brussels international airport and a city metro station.

Belgium’s Health Minister said two blasts hit Zaventem airport at about 07:00 GMT, and another struck Maelbeek metro station an hour later. The government has not confirmed casualty numbers.

Brussels Mayor Yvan Mayeur said 20 died at Maelbeek and 11 dead at the airport. Belgium has now raised its terror threat to its highest level.

The attacks come four days after Salah Abdeslam, the main fugitive in the Paris attacks, was seized in Brussels. The airport and whole transport system in Brussels are closed.

Prime Minister Charles Michel called the latest attacks “blind, violent and cowardly”, adding this is a day of tragedy “a black day”and call on everyone to show calmness and solidarity.