09 May 2018 | 05:09 PM UTC
Belgium: Situation resolved at Bruxelles-Midi station May 9 /update 1
Situation resolved following evacuation at Bruxelles-Midi train station in Brussels May 9; monitor the situation and exercise caution
Event
On Wednesday, May 9, Brussels police confirmed that a gunshot had been reported at approximately 17:00 (local time) at the Bruxelles-Midi train station, prompting an evacuation of the station. According to local sources, the suspect fled the station shortly after; a manhunt is currently underway. As of 19:00, operations have resumed at the station and no casualties have been reported; nevertheless, a heightened security presence is anticipated in the vicinity of the Bruxelles-Midi train station.
Advice
Individuals in Brussels are advised report any suspicious behavior or objects, and to follow instructions as issued by local authorities.
