Belgium: Emergency response and manhunt ongoing following earlier vehicle-ramming incident in Brussels Aug. 26 /update 1

Event

Police are continuing their investigations following an earlier vehicle-ramming incident in central Brussels on Aug. 26. At least six people are reportedly injured after the van, driven by an unknown male perpetrator, struck patrons seated outside a cafe on Rue Saint-Michel. The suspect fled the scene and police discovered the vehicle used in the suspected attack a short distance away on Rue du Meridien; a manhunt for the suspect is underway while a police bomb unit inspects the vehicle. Authorities have yet to provide additional details about the motive for the attack or the identity of the perpetrators.

Police have cordoned off sections of Boulevard Adolphe Max and Place de Brouckere, in addition to Rue Saint-Michel, while the emergency response and investigations continue. Access disruptions are possible at Brouckere Metro.

Advice

Avoid the impact area. Plan for localized disruptions. Adhere to the instructions of security personnel.