The iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris has been evacuated after a bomb threat, say reports. The French police cordoned off the landmark on Wednesday after an anonymous phone call was made claiming explosives had been planted there.
Armed officers could be seen at a cordon set up on nearby roads, as per eyewitness accounts on social media. French media reported that explosives teams were searching the site.
Roads leading to the landmark, have been closed while people are being told to avoid the area.