Belgian PM: Priority is evacuation of victims in Brussels

The Belgian Prime Minister gave a press conference following the Brussels attacks, calling for Belgians to remain united in the face of the attacks.

"Our first thoughts are with the victims, with their families and those whose who are waiting for information about their loved ones," he told reporters.

He said that scores were feared injured and dead and that security forces were trying to "stabilise the situation"

He said the priority was on providing treatment for victims and evacuating victims towards various hospitals.

He added that the terror threat level had been raised to level 4, the highest possible rating and that "military reinforcement" was being delplyed.

He said Belgians were "facing a difficult and challenging time and we should face up to this challenge by being united" and "coming together."