Manhunt after shooting at Brussels underground station
Manhunt after shooting at Brussels underground station
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Belgian police have launched a manhunt after a shooting near an underground station in the capital. It happened outside Clemenceau metro station - near Brussels-Midi Station - at about 6.30am on Wednesday, according to local media reports. Clemenceau, Trone and Gare de l'Ouest underground stations have been closed to the public as police search for the perpetrators, The Brussels Times reported. CCTV footage showed two people were involved and shot into the air with an automatic rifle, according to the newspaper.
"The suspects fled in the direction of the metro station and may still be in the tunnel between the Clemenceau and Midi stations," a police spokesperson told Belga News Agency. "The Brussels Midi police and the federal railway police are searching the area. No one was injured in the shooting.". The prosecutor's office confirmed no one was hurt. Images showed emergency services at the scene with a police cordon in place.
Several tram and underground lines have also been shut. Police said the incident may have been drug-related. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News App. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.