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  Major security lapse: Climber scales Eiffel Tower before Paris Olympics closing ceremony | VIDEO

  World | August 11, 2024 20:22 IST

  A climber scaled the north face of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Sunday, the last day of the Olympics, before he was met by police mid-way up, French media said. A Paris police spokesperson said they did not have enough details to comment.

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  Eiffel Tower closed down after intruder tries to climb up

  World | May 20, 2019 22:49 IST

  Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower was evacuated on Monday after a man climbed the monument. According to local reports, tourists were immediately removed from the site and advised to postpone their visit until further notice.

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  Eiffel Tower evacuated after threat call

  World | October 14, 2013 6:35 IST

  Paris: The Eiffel Tower was evacuated Sunday afternoon after authorities received a threatening phone call, media reports said.The 324-metre-high monument was evacuated around 3 p.m. but no further details were given by police, Xinhua reported