At least 28 people now killed. Dozens injured. All airport and Public Transportation in brussels now shut down and the terror level there raised to maximum. The u. S. Embassy advising americans in brussels to shelter there in place. Alert levels raised here in new york as well and other american cities, we have full coverage right now. Well begin with Alex Marquardt, he is on the scene at the Brussels Airport with the latest. Good morning, alex. Reporter good morning, george. Dramatic scenes here at the brussels zaventem airport. The edge of the Police Perimeter told to stop here, passengers talking about scenes of utter pandemonium inside. These two explosions now one of which we understand was from a suicide bomber coming just after 8 00 at the peak of travel time. You can see here there have been thousands of people streaming out from this airport just now a new wave of people with their Airline Blankets that weve all used. They have their bags with them. This is a calm scene here.
The bombings and the threatrope with messages of sadness and solidarity. President barack obama issued a proclamation that the American People stand with the people of brussels. He ordered all the american flags to be at halfstaff through saturday out of respect for the victims. John the attacks in brussels haveing an impact here major u. S. Cities on a heightened level and warning for americans traveling overseas. Covering that part of the story. Gloria the state department has sent out an alert to americans traveling to europe saying terrorist groups continue planning terrorist attacks and if you are traveling should be prepared for extra security screening. Here at r. D. U. Airport there is of course security. Travelers are taking notice of the brussels terror attack. Theres plenty of security at the airport. However, r. D. U. Officials refuse to release any security information or comment on terrorism events. Some travelers say they have seen increased security on the way back to r