Several Brussels metro stations closed after shooting in Belgian capital

Several Brussels metro stations closed after shooting in Belgian capital

Belgian authorities closed several metro stations in Brussels on Wednesday after a shooting at a central station.

Authorities closed several metro stations in Brussels after a shooting at the Clemenceau central station, the Belgian prosecutor’s office said.
The suspects fled into the metro tunnels after the shooting, Belgian broadcaster VRT reported.

Police have launched a large-scale operation to find the perpetrators of the attack, which is believed to have been carried out with a Kalashnikov rifle.

There are no further details on the identity of the suspects or the motives for the incident.