The Eiffel Tower has been closed to visitors after a person has tried to climb it. Paris police spokeswoman said a team of firefighters including a climbing specialist is on the scene and in touch with the individual.
The incident began just after 2.15pm local time this afternoon and appeared to be over by 3.30pm.
The motivations are unclear.
Visitors to the tower were segregated into different levels as the security incident is unfolding. Older people and those with children were being allowed to descend back down the tower first, a source said.
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