VIDEO: Eiffel Tower Evacuated Over Bomb Threat
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, was evacuated on Saturday due to a bomb threat.
The evacuation lasted for several hours until authorities determined that it was safe.
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Eiffel Tower evacuated due to BOMB threat pic.twitter.com/gioNTqGEzd
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According to a report from France 24, “bomb disposal experts and police scoured the area, including a restaurant located on one of the floors.”
The three floors of the tower, as well as the square underneath, were all evacuated. Traffic was also diverted away from the area.
The Eiffel Tower has been evacuated due to a bomb threat. #Francia #EiffelTower #Paris #France https://t.co/MLOt9c5kF4 pic.twitter.com/IaLxidP2ZX
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