Two explosions rock Brussels airport

Reports of mass casualties

BRUSSELS – Two explosions ripped through Brussels airport Tuesday during the morning rush hour as hundreds of passengers were trying to check in. Airport authorities said the explosions caused several injuries.

 

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

 

Passengers were led onto the tarmac and the crisis center urged people not to come to the airport.

 

The explosions happened only days after the prime suspect in the Paris attacks Salah Abdeslam was arrested in Brussels.

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