The Eiffel Tower, the most prominent symbol of the French capital Paris, has received a bomb threat. Three floors of the Eiffel Tower in central Paris have been evacuated due to security warnings issued after the threat received on Saturday.
Eiffel Tower Bomb Threat: The Eiffel Tower in central Paris was evacuated on Saturday following reports of a bomb. Three floors of the Eiffel Tower in central Paris have been evacuated due to a security alert. It is one of the most visited tourist places in the world. Last year it attracted 6.2 million passengers.
Bomb alert in eiffel tower
French police sources said that a bomb has been reported at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, one of the most visited tourist places in the world, after which it has been evacuated as a precaution. Also, the Eiffel Tower has been closed for the public till further orders.
Bomb disposal squad present on the spot
SETE, the organization that runs the Eiffel Tower, said bomb disposal experts as well as police were searching the area, including a restaurant located on one of the floors, France 24 reported.
The Eiffel Tower, the most prominent symbol of the French capital Paris, is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations.
