Terror Alert Level Goes Up as Blasts Rip Across Brussels Airport

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In breaking news early this morning, two explosions ripped through Brussels airport during the morning rush hour as hundreds of passengers were trying to check in. Airport authorities said the explosions caused several injuries.

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 and it is speculated that the blasts are an act of retaliation.

As of right now, Police say that at least one person was killed by the explosions that ripped through the departure hall

“One person has died and perhaps there are several more,” said a police official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the situation was developing.

Two others have been confirmed as injured. All flights coming into the airport have been diverted and shots have been fired. The Interior minister has also spoken saying that the terror level has gone up to maximum.

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