Reaction to the Brussels attack

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reacted through her spokesperson "The appalling attacks in Brussels mean we all stand together. Solidarity with the victims and resolve against the terrorists"

Meanwhile, security in Washington and New York has been beefed up in response to the attacks. President Obama, who is on a visit to Cuba has been briefed about the attacks.

It has been confirmed that one of the bomb was in a suitcase while the other was a suicide bombing. CNN reports that the ease with which this attack was carried out is a huge cause of concern.

Eyewitnesses report the ceiling caving in after the second explosion.

Captain of the Belgian national team, Vincent Kompany has reacted over Twitter to the attacks, He said "Horrified and revolted. Innocent people paying the price again. My thoughts are with the families of the victims. #Brussels"

The Belgian royal family has been evacuated due to suspicious looking packages at the royal palace.

French President Francois Hollande tweeted “I express my entire solidarity with the Belgian people. Through the Brussels attacks, the whole of Europe has been hit.”