Roodebeek Metro Evacuation: A Detailed Overview of Recent Events

Monday, 30 September 2024, 20:00

Roodebeek faced an emergency evacuation of its metro station due to smoke from a fire incident. The incident, reported by the Brussels firefighters, occurred Monday evening, impacting transport in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert and leading to precautionary measures.
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Roodebeek Metro Evacuation: A Detailed Overview of Recent Events

The Incident at Roodebeek Station

On Monday evening around 7 PM, the Roodebeek metro station in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert was evacuated.

Smoke from a fire outbreak prompted the emergency response of firefighters from Brussels, who quickly attended the scene. Although the fire, originating from a metro train at Roodebeek, was already extinguished upon the arrival of the emergency teams, the smoke spread throughout the tunnel.

Precautionary Evacuations

  • The Roodebeek station and the nearby Tomberg station were evacuated as a safety measure.
  • A minor injury was reported, with one person taken to the hospital.
  • The source of the fire is still under investigation.

According to spokesperson Françoise Ledune from STIB, metro service will not resume until Tuesday morning, and replacement buses are currently in operation for affected routes.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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