The confirmed death toll from the two explosions at around 8:20 am at Brussels airport had reached 14 by mid-afternoon on Tuesday,but Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said that there was so far no indication German citizens were involved in the attacks, either as victims or perpetrators. Germany's federal police "has intensified its protective measures on the borders, including on the borders of the Benelux [Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg] states and around critical infrastructure such as train stations and air transport,"a statement from Potsdam read.
Officers at Frankfurt airport were immediately placed on high alert and additional patrols were ordered for sensitive areas,according to reporters.
Many flights heading to Brussels are likely to be rerouted to Frankfurt after the Belgian capital's airport was closed completely.
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