Evacuation of the Eiffel Tower in Paris after receiving a bomb threat

The Eiffel Tower in Paris was evacuated after receiving a bomb threat, according to information received from the tower administration and the police.

The French police confirmed to the German news agency (dpa) that they had received a bomb threat, adding that an operation is currently taking place in the area.

The Eiffel Tower media team confirmed the evacuation of the tower without explaining the reasons.

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