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No Lankans harmed in Brussels terrorist attacks

No Lankans harmed in Brussels terrorist attacks

22 March 2016
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There are no reports so far of any Sri Lankan being harmed by the terrorist attacks at the international airport and a metro station in Brussels, Belgium, said Sri Lankan ambassador Rodney Perera.

At least 26 people have been killed and many seriously injured in the attacks.

Twin blasts hit Zaventem airport at 07:00 GMT, killing 11 and injuring 81, Belgium's health minister said.

Another explosion struck Maelbeek metro station an hour later.

Brussels transport officials say 15 people were killed and 55 injured, 10 seriously.

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