Paris, the Eiffel Tower evacuated

Evacuated the Torre Eiffel. A short circuit, which occurred between the second and third floors of the monument, forced the Parisian authorities to remove tourists and passers-by in the vicinity.

What happened

This was reported by the broadcaster Bfmtv, citing a note from the Societe d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (Sete), the company that manages the iconic monument of Paris, according to which the short circuit, which affected one of the elevators, triggered the fire alarm and “in accordance with current safety procedures” the evacuation proceeded.

No visitors if necessary, he was injured in the accident. Parisian authorities have reopened the doors to visitors but only “up to the second floor”.