Eiffel Tower evacuated after receiving bomb threat

France's iconic Eiffel Tower on Saturday was closed down for visitors as a precautionary measure after receiving a bomb threat, a French police source told news agency Reuters. All three floors of the tower have been evacuated.

According to CNN, a team of bomb diffusing personnel has reached the spot to carry out a survey.

Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited tourist sites in the world.

There is a police station right at the south pillar of the tower. Authorities carry out video surveillance and visitors' security checks before they are allowed to enter into the premises.

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