Security Alert Shuts Eiffel Tower For Several Hours
September 21 2015
Men carrying backpacks seen at the Eiffel Tower in Paris were said to be behind the alert that closed the French landmark on Sunday, say police sources cited by the Independent (U.K.).
The tower was briefly closed due to a suspected terror threat, reports the Local (France).
The landmark was closed for several hours, said officials.
Anti-terror police carried out a search, which included a helicopter inspection. Firefighters were also dispatched, but found nothing, said a...
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