The secretary -secretary said there was no injury in the shooting. Both local police and federal railway police are looking for the territory.
Police are looking for a “small group of people, probably two or two people,” said Ms Frederick, adding that they could still be armed and the police did not want to risk.
The Clémentau Station was closed, like the neighboring Brussels-Midz station, which also serves as a Eurostar train terminal.
Two subway lines served by the Brussels Center were also suspended: from Gore de L’aweest to the throne near the European Parliament.
Belgian media reports believe events may be related to drug trafficking. The area around Brussels-Midi had long had a reputation for violence and crime.
The tram lines were also broken, namely between Lemonnier and Berkendael.
Thousands of passengers were hit by an incident that took place in the morning peak. There are no indications if the usual service can recover.
