Multiple explosions at at least two different sites in Brussels - including the airport and a subway station - has put the Belgian city on their highest terror alert level.
There were two explosions in the departure hall of the city's international airport, according to Prime Minister Charles Michel. There was also an explosion on the rail tracks at a subway station, according to a spokeswoman for Brussels transportation department.
Belgian media is reporting at least 13 people were killed in the multiple explosions.
Report has it that "there have been many injured."
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"The level threat in Belgium has been raised to 4 (maximum alert) with special emphasis on transport hubs, airports, stations and nuclear plants," the statement said.
The Maelbeek station, where there was an explosion on the rail tracks, is located in central Brussels near European Union offices.
The subway system has been closed entirely and Brussels airport officials have been advising people not to travel to the airport.
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