Stunned survivors try to make sense of Belgium attacks

At least 31 have been reported killed after explosions rocked Brussels, the Belgian capital; at Brussels airport, and at a metro station.
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Stunned survivors try to make sense of Belgium attacks
Airport staff as crew and passengers are evacuated from Zaventem Bruxelles International Airport. Credit: Sylvain Lefevre/Getty

At least 31 have been reported killed after explosions rocked Brussels, the Belgian capital; at Brussels airport, and at a metro station. 

Take a look below for photos of the immediate aftermath of these explosions and the ongoing situation, and follow Mashable's coverage for live updates.


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A woman and a young girl embrace as people gather to leave tributes at the Place de la Bourse following today's attacks  in Brussels. Credit: Carl Court/Getty


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Police forces make searches inside the North station (Gare du Nord - Noordstation) in Brussels. Credit: NICOLAS MAETERLINCK/AFP/Getty



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Passengers leave the Zaventem Airport. Credit: Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu Agency/Getty


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Airport staff cry as the crews and passengers are evacuated from Zaventem Airport Credit: Sylvain Lefevre/Getty


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Passengers are evacuated from Brussels airport. Credit: JOHN THYS/AFP/Getty Images


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A man with blood stains on his sweater leaves Brussels airport in Zaventem on March 22. Credit: DIRK WAEM/AFP/Getty


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A victim receives first aid by rescuers. Credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty


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Rescue teams evacuate wounded people outside the Maelbeek metro station in Brussels. Credit: AFP/Getty


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Johnny Simon

Johnny Simon is a Photo Editor at Mashable, where he works to tell compelling stories utilizing the visual medium of photography. A graduate of Ohio University's School of Visual Communication, Johnny has previously worked for MSNBC and Slate and interned in the White House Photo Office under photographer Pete Souza.

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