Update: Some of the Americans caught in terror attack Mormon missionaries seriously injured in Brussels attacks - new images and video

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed three U.S. citizens had been caught up in the blast were named as Richard Norby, 66, Joseph Empey, 20, and Mason Wells, 19 


 The trio were serving in Paris at the time of the deadly attacks 
State Department trying to determine whether any other Americans were caught up in the blast 

Reports suggest a State Department official is also unaccounted for 

Three American Mormon missionaries have been injured in the Brussels attacks that have left at least 34 people dead.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Richard Norby, 66, Joseph Empey, 20, of and Mason Wells, 19, all from Utah, were caught up in the blasts.

CBS News also reported that a State Department official is also unaccounted for.  

Three American Mormon missionaries have been injured in the Brussels attacks. The aftermath of the blast inside Brussels airport on Tuesday morning is pictured 

The three missionaries had been accompanying a fourth missionary, Sister Fanny Rachel Clain, 20, who was on her way to a mission assignment in Ohio. 

She had already passed through airport security when the explosions hit, the church said in a statement. 

Belgium Mission President Frederic J. Babin has reported that three of the missionaries were in the proximity of the explosion when it occurred and have been hospitalized.

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Air stewardesses look shocked as they flee the terminal building in the wake of the suspected suicide bombing

Witness: Samir Derrouich (pictured left) described how 'there was just blood. It was like the apocalypse' while Dries Valaert (right) described a 'big, big blast'

The First Presidency of the Church promptly issued a statement this morning in response to the bombings: 'With much of the world, we awoke this morning to the heartbreaking news of the bombings in Belgium. 

Armed presence: A soldier with his face covered guards a road near the Maalbeek subway station as they try to stop any further attacks

   

Deployment: Scores of armed forces have flooded the streets of Brussels as suspects remain at large

'Our prayers are with the families of the deceased and injured, including three of our missionaries who were injured and hospitalized. We also pray for the people of Belgium and France as they continue to deal with the uncertainty and devastation caused by the recent terrorist attacks.'

The State Department is trying to confirm whether any other Americans were caught up in the blast.

They have advised any U.S. citizens in Belgium to 'shelter in place' and avoid any public transport. 

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