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Four people were injured and transport was disrupted in Brussels after authorities extended an orange weather alert to the capital for Storm Austen, Anadolu Agency reported Friday.
Three people were hurt when a tree fell onto a cafe terrace, while another person was struck by a falling branch, according to The Brussels Times.
The Royal Meteorological Institute extended its orange alert for wind gusts to the Brussels-Capital Region, as well as Flemish Brabant and Walloon Brabant.
“Dozens of call-outs are currently underway, and around 70 others are still awaiting attention,” Walter Derieuw, a spokesperson for the Brussels fire brigade, said.
Storm damage has disrupted several train services and tram lines in Brussels, public transport operator “STIB-MIVB” said.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges said shipping traffic in its seaports remained at a standstill, with no arrivals or departures scheduled.
