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Explosions, at least one likely caused by a suicide bomber, rocked the Brussels airport and subway system Tuesday, prompting a lockdown of the Belgian capital and heightened security across Europe. At least 31 people were reported dead.

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Passengers walk along underground tracks towards an exit after an explosion at Maelbeek metro station.Reuters

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Injured people are seen at the scene of explosions at Zaventem airport.Reuters

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An injured man lies on the floor in Brussels Airport after explosions.Ketevan Kardava/The Associated Press

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The blown out windows of Zaventem airport are seen after a deadly attack in Brussels.Peter Dejong/The Associated Press

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People wrapped in blankets leave the scene of explosions at Zaventem airport.Francois Lenoir/Reuters

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A wounded man lies on the departure area floor at Brussels airport.Ketevan Kardava/The Associated Press

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A private security guard helps a wounded woman outside the Maalbeek metro station.Michael Villa/AFP / Getty Images

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Two wounded women are seen in Brussels Airport.Ketevan Kardava/The Associated Press

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An injured woman leaves the scene at Brussels airport.David Crunelle/The Associated Press

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Belgian police officers detain a man at the Gare du Midi train station in Brussels.Michel Spingler/The Associated Press

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A victim receives first aid near Maalbeek metro station in Brussels.Emmanuel Dunand/AFP / Getty Images

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Rescue workers treat victims outside the Maelbeek metro station after a blast.

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A man with blood stains on his sweater leaves Brussels airport.Dirk Waem/AFP / Getty Images

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A young girl looks out of the window of a bus after being evacuated from Brussels airport.Geert Vanden Wijngaert/The Associated Press

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An unidentified traveller lies on the ground in a smoke filled terminal at Brussels Airport.Ralph Usbeck/The Associated Press

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A police officers directs passengers in a smoke filled terminal at Brussels Airport.Ralph Usbeck/The Associated Press

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People react outside Brussels airport after explosions rocked the facility in Brussels, Belgium.Geert Vanden Wijngaert/The Associated Press

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Stewards and stewardesses are seen leaving Brussels Airport in Zavedam following twin blasts.Patrik Stollarz/AFP / Getty Images

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