10 May 2019 | 04:39 PM UTC
Belgium: Bomb threat prompts evacuation of mall in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert May 10
Police evacuate Woluwe Shopping Center in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert following bomb threat May 10; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions to be expected over coming hours
Event
Police forces are evacuating the Woluwe Shopping Center located in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (Brussels-Capital region) on Friday evening (local time), May 10, following a bomb threat. Authorities have established a police cordon and restricted road access in the area surrounding the mall.
A heightened security presence and road closures are to be expected in the affected area over the coming hours. Further details are still emerging.
Advice
Individuals in the affected area are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the area surrounding the mall, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities (security cordons, evacuation orders, etc.).
