Tuesday, 22 March 2016

Latest Update on the Deadly Explosions in Brussels


Twin blasts rocked the check-in of Brussels Airport on Tuesday, killing and wounding scores of people, while another explosion shook a metro station in the Belgian capital.

What we know:

  • At least 31 people are dead: Twenty people were killed in the blast at the metro station in Maalbeek, and 11 more died in the explosions at the airport, according to Belgian authorities.
  • Hundreds more are wounded: Belgian fire and rescue services report 212 people have been injured, including 30 critically wounded or burned and 96 more hurt seriously.
  • Suicide bombers suspected: At least one and possibly multiple "suicide bombers" were involved in the attacks. ISIS claimed  responsibility, as Brussels police issued a " wanted " notice for at least one suspect.

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