Eiffel Tower Evacuated Following Bomb Alert

Following a bomb alert, all three levels of the iconic Eiffel Tower were evacuated on Saturday, as reported by France BFMTV, a CNN affiliate. Currently, a team of experts in explosives is present at the site to conduct an assessment in response to the threat.

At present, the Eiffel Tower remains shut down, as per BFMTV’s report. With an annual influx of nearly seven million visitors to this renowned Parisian tourist spot, the precautionary measures are notable.

For security purposes, the monument has a law enforcement station situated at the base of its southern pillar. The entire premises are subjected to constant video surveillance, and visitors are required to undergo stringent security screenings before they are granted entry.

Although evacuations are infrequent, they are not unprecedented. In 2019, the monument had to be evacuated and temporarily closed after an individual was seen ascending its exterior.

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