Brussels explosions: Eurostar services cancelled after attacks [BBC News]





Date: 22/03/2016

Eurostar has cancelled all services between London and Brussels, while David Cameron is to hold an emergency response meeting, after attacks in the Belgian capital left at least 13 dead. The blasts hit Brussels Airport and a metro station shortly after 07:00 GMT. The Foreign Office is advising UK nationals to avoid crowds and issued an emergency number - 020 7008 0000. Heathrow and Gatwick have stepped up security, while flights between the UK and the Belgian capital are disrupted. Brussels Airport issued a statement confirming all flights were cancelled, with passengers advised to contact their airlines. Flights from the UK that were in the air when the attacks happened have been diverted to other Belgian and Dutch airports.


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The UK Foreign Office is warning Britons travelling to Brussels to be "alert and vigilant" after more than 30 people are believed to have been killed in attacks on the city.