Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Metro lines 1 and 5 in Brussels were temporarily stopped due to bomb threats at Park and Simonis stations. Federal police confirmed the threats were false, and services resumed safely.
Brussels‘ public transport company MIVB confirmed that metro lines 1 and 5 were temporarily stopped due to a bomb threat at Park metro station. The station was evacuated for safety, and federal police were called in. Local police and a bomb squad searched the area to ensure safety. This incident caused major disruptions to metro services, and the station remained closed during the investigation.
How did authorities respond to recent bomb threats at Brussels metro stations?
Authorities confirmed that the bomb threat at Park metro station was false after a thorough search. The federal police reported that no explosives or suspicious items were found. Following this, metro lines 1 and 5 and trams in the area resumed normal operations. The situation was resolved safely, and public transport services are now normal. Officials highlighted that these safety measures were important, and there have been no further issues reported.
