A suspected Islamic State sympathizer was neutralized by Belgian police prior to carrying out a suicide bombing at Brussels Central Train Station in Belgium. Witnesses say the man shouted, “Allahu Akbar!” or, “Allah is the greatest!” a common, Islamist battle cry. Sky News reports that the bomber had on an explosive-laden belt. NBC News reports that the suspect has been shot by police. It is unclear if he was killed, but Belgian police report that the situation is now under control. RTÉ News reports that train traffic has been stopped.
Remy Bonnaffe, a witness to the attack and provider of the above photo, told Fox News, “he first heard two loud bangs like an explosion, with the first bang taking place while everyone was still at the boarding platform. When the second bang took place, everyone then hid.” According to Bonnaffe, the thing on fire in the photo is a suitcase that could have been containing an explosive device.
Remy Bonnaffe, a witness to the attack and provider of the above photo, told Fox News, “he first heard two loud bangs like an explosion, with the first bang taking place while everyone was still at the boarding platform. When the second bang took place, everyone then hid.” According to Bonnaffe, the thing on fire in the photo is a suitcase that could have been containing an explosive device.