Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. In the aftermath of tuesdays deadly attacks in belgium, authorities in neighboring france have Just Announced that they have foiled a terror plot in the advanced stages there, unrelated to the brussels bombings. While in brussels red flags that possibly point to americans being targeted as part of this weeks attacks. At least 31 people were killed and 316 hurt. Dozens suffering critical injuries that doctors described as looking more like wounds of war. And tonight as were getting our first look inside the apartment where the suitcase bombs were constructed comes word two brothers involved in the attacks may have been in search of radioactive materials for a dirty bomb attack. Nbcs chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel has late details from brussels. Reporter were americans the target of the brussels bombers . The state Department Today said no. We dont at this point hav
A possible terrorist attack. It comes four days after the arrest of terrorists. He had been involved in the terrorist attacks. The raid that took him captive happened four days ago and now this is happening. Planes have been grounded and there are no flights coming in. Rail service to and from the airport has been stopped. There was a bomb and we are getting reports from our sister station sky news and alex who has been on the ground indicating it was a bomb blast as well. Two loud explosions being heard. There are reports of some gunfire heard as well wee. Will go back now to sky news with more details on what is happening. Lets listen in. Belgium authorities trying to find out where his information might lead to. I dont want to speculate here but obviously that raises the question did they find him in time to understand that an attack like this might be possible . Well authorities already said that he had plans maybe not for this target. What worries me is that did this arrest actual
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