VRT
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News from the NOS•nowadays, 13:48
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A van crashed into a terrace in central Brussels. The Belgian law enforcement confirm this at VRT. 6 people were being slightly wounded, Brussels firefighters advised Belgian media.
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The incident occurred close to 1:00 pm in Sint-Michielsstraat, a aspect avenue of the industrial area of Nieuwstraat. Law enforcement say the driver escaped in his car. He has not yet been arrested. It is unclear no matter if this is intentional.
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“We had been just experiencing the terrace. Abruptly a white van arrived at a furious tempo, swinging from still left to ideal. In the other road, the driver strike a different terrace and then the van took off at comprehensive pace. “states an eyewitness on VRT Radio 1.
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Before, the Belgian newspaper described HLN other witnesses claimed the suspect shouted “Allahu akbar”. He has considering that been removed from the news. Law enforcement have not verified no matter whether the witnesses’ allegations are correct.
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The location all around Sint-Michielsstraat has been cordoned off. A helicopter is made use of to look for for the suspect.
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The Belgian Inside Minister thanks the emergency expert services on Twitter for their initiatives:
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