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Several Brussels metro stations closed after shooting

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Posted on February 5, 2025

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· Last updated: January 26, 2026

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Brussels Metro Stations Shut Down Following Shooting Incident

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Several metro stations in Brussels were closed on Wednesday after a shooting at the central Clemenceau station, the Belgian prosecutor's office said.

The suspects fled into the metro tunnels after the shooting at the station, broadcaster VRT said. No injuries had been reported, the prosecutor's office said.

Police said the incident may have been drug-related.

(Reporting by Bart Meijer and Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Timothy Heritage)

Key Takeaways

  • Several metro stations in Brussels were closed due to a shooting.
  • The incident occurred at the central Clemenceau station.
  • Suspects fled into the metro tunnels after the shooting.
  • No injuries were reported according to the prosecutor's office.
  • Police suspect the incident may be drug-related.

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The article discusses the closure of several Brussels metro stations following a shooting incident at Clemenceau station.
Were there any injuries reported?
No injuries were reported according to the Belgian prosecutor's office.
What might have caused the incident?
Police suspect that the incident may have been drug-related.

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