Eiffel Tower in Paris evacuated after bomb threat

One of the world’s most popular tourist attractions was evacuated Wednesday after a reported bomb threat.

The Eiffel Tower was evacuated after an anonymous phone call.

The bomb threat was made around noon, Paris time.

Police are continuing to investigate.

This story will be updated as more details develop.

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