23 Mar, 2016 11:16

Brussels resembles post-apocalyptic ghost town as people stay off streets (PHOTOS)

As the people of Belgium begin to rebuild their lives following Tuesday’s terror attacks, the capital’s solemn atmosphere is clear for all to see.

Pictures of vacant trains and eerily empty streets reflect both the Brussels residents' stunned response to the attacks, and the security measures put in place in their immediate aftermath.

New morning in #Brussels. Up and #running. No matter how dark it gets, the sun is gonna rise again. #Belgium 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/CRf46I0qHV
— Aura Salla (@AuraSalla) March 23, 2016

It comes as no surprise that the few Metro lines running the day after the Maalbeek attacks are almost completely empty.

Empty platform at Gare de l'Ouest manned by soldiers. #Brussels metro trains still running a very limited service today.
A photo posted by Nick Thompson (@nickthompson88) on Mar 23, 2016 at 2:24am PDT

#brussels #metro #maelbeek #maalbeek #ubahn #bruxelles
A photo posted by Tim (@instabrussels) on Nov 3, 2014 at 3:26am PST

décompte macabre: 20 morts à Maelbeek hier, 20 places vides dans ce wagon. #TenirBon pic.twitter.com/j9ItrERXSt
— Cedric Petit (@cedricpt) March 23, 2016

The city’s somber and deserted streets reflect a country in mourning.

The sky might be currently grey, the Maelbeek station might be closed, but Brussels doesn't sleep... Cycle away to the day after 🚴🏼 #brusselsattacks #brussels #thedayafter Bonjour Goeiedag !
A photo posted by Angie (@kallianou) on Mar 23, 2016 at 1:54am PDT

Empty roads around the EU district. Eerie. #BrusselsAttacks #empty #roads #perspective #vanishingpoints #vsco #vscocam #Brussels #Belgium #EU #🇧🇪
A photo posted by Olly Denton (@ollydenton) on Mar 23, 2016 at 1:51am PDT

This morning, on our way to the workshop. Same, but different. BXL 💜 We are open all days of the week, this Sunday included. (11 > 18h) Never stop, never hide. #niyona #brussels #bxlove #ruedelaeken
A photo posted by NIYONA (@niyona) on Mar 23, 2016 at 2:36am PDT