The brother of world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic has described his ordeal as he became caught up in the attacks on Brussels on Tuesday morning.
Djordje Djokovic, 20, was on a flight headed into Zaventem airport in the Belgian capital when his plane was diverted as it began its descent, due to the blasts.
Belgian media has reported at least 13 people dead in a series of explosions to have hit the airport and Maalbeek metro station in the city.
In a series of tweets, Djokovic, himself a professional tennis player, described the chaos and uncertainty on the ground.
Started our decent to Brussels airport when we got redirected because of the explosion. Landed to some other airport near #Bruxelles
— Djordje Djokovic (@djole_djokovic) March 22, 2016
Many airplanes here and all the passengers just waiting inside as we wait for more information #Bruxelles
— Djordje Djokovic (@djole_djokovic) March 22, 2016
So the Brussels airport is being evacuated, they say that the Brussels highway is closed as well
— Djordje Djokovic (@djole_djokovic) March 22, 2016
Belgian media saying explosion at metro station close to EU buildings. #Bruxelles
— Djordje Djokovic (@djole_djokovic) March 22, 2016
He then gave a description of a city apparently in complete lockdown.
The whole city is shut down, no traffic going on.. #Bruxelles
— Djordje Djokovic (@djole_djokovic) March 22, 2016
Djokovic then described the situation on the ground, showing passengers milling, waiting for more information.
So we all took our luggage and now waiting for some more info. #Bruxelles pic.twitter.com/OoSh1wB5Jd
— Djordje Djokovic (@djole_djokovic) March 22, 2016
Security has been heightened across European airports following the attacks, with Paris Charles de Gaulle airport deploying security personnel to its eight terminals, while the Netherlands has also confirmed it will step up security across its transport system.
London Heathrow has also confirmed it is "working with police" to step up security on the ground.
