In an early morning incident, gunmen armed with automatic weapons exchanged fire near a Brussels metro station, leading to a comprehensive search by police. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, but significant disruptions to local transit have ensued.
Armed Gunmen Sought Following Shooting Incident at Brussels Metro Station
Armed Gunmen Sought Following Shooting Incident at Brussels Metro Station
Belgian authorities are actively pursuing armed suspects involved in a shooting outside Clémenceau metro station, prompting station closures and public transport disruptions.
Belgian police are currently engaged in a manhunt for armed individuals following a shooting that occurred just outside the Clémenceau metro station in central Brussels. The incident, which took place early Wednesday morning around 06:15 local time (05:15 GMT), was captured on CCTV, showing at least two assailants wearing balaclavas and wielding what appeared to be Kalashnikov rifles.
Sarah Frederickx, a spokeswoman for Brussels police, confirmed that the suspects fled into the metro system, and authorities are concerned they may still be hiding within the metro tunnels. At the time of the shooting, there were no injuries reported, though the local police, along with federal railway police, have mobilized a large search effort in the vicinity.
In response to the incident, Clémenceau station was closed, alongside Brussels-Midi station, which serves as a key terminal for Eurostar services. Furthermore, two crucial metro lines traveling through the central area of Brussels have been suspended, affecting routes from Gare de l'Ouest to Trône, which is notably close to the European Parliament.
This breaking news is still developing, and authorities are urging the public to stay alert. More updates will be provided as more information becomes available. For immediate updates, you can follow updates via various news platforms or social media channels.
