Brussels shooting - live: Two Swedes shot dead as Belgium police probe possible terror attack
Two people were killed in Brussels after a gunman opened fire in the city centre, police have said. Footage shared online showed a man dressed in an orange jacket unloading several shots, using a large weapon. Local media outlets said the two victims were Swedish nationals. The man was reportedly seen leaving the crime scene on a scooter. The violent incident came ahead of a qualifier game for the UEFA Euros between Sweden and Belgium at the Heysel Stadium, some 3 miles away. Local outlets reported a nervous atmosphere near to the arena following reports of the shooting, and extra security measures were added. The second half of the match was later called off, after players reportedly refused to return to the field. A message from the Swedish FA, sent to supporters advised fans to remain inside the stadium. Footage showed security personnel ushering supporters back inside the stadium and closing the gates. Nearby Metro stations were also reportedly closed.
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Watch live: Police cordon scene after two people shot dead in Brussels
Two people were killed in Brussels after a gunman opened fire in the city centre, police have said. Local media outlets reported both victims were Swedish nationals. Footage circulating on social media shows a man dressed in a fluorescent orange jacket firing several shots, using a large weapon. The gunman was also seen chasing a man into a building. The man was reportedly seen leaving the crime scene on a scooter. The incident came ahead of a qualifier game for the UEFA Euros between Sweden and Belgium at the Heysel Stadium. The second half of the match was called off after players reportedly refused to return to the field. Fans have been advised to remain inside the stadium. Footage showed security ushering supporters back inside the stadium and closing the gates. Local transport services have also reportedly closed. Read More Soccer match between Belgium and Sweden suspended after deadly shooting in Brussels Belgian authorities raise terror alert after 2 Swedes are fatally shot in Brussels Two Swedes shot dead as Belgium police probe possible terror attack
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