At least 13 people were killed and 35 were injured in the attacks that struck Brussels airport and the metro system on Tuesday, Belgian media say. Two blasts tore through the departures area of Zaventem airport shortly after 08:00 local time (07:00 GMT).

    An hour later, explosions hit Maalbeek metro station, close to the EU institutions. The metro system and airport have both been closed, according to the (BBC).

    The whole metro system has been closed. Belgium has now raised its terror threat to its highest level.Emergency services are clearing the airport completely. Belgium's Het Laatste Nieuws reports that more bombs have been found

Source: QNA