Eiffel Tower Evacuated

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The Eiffel Tower in Paris has been evacuated after a man was spotted climbing the famous monument. 

Local media report the man entered the landmark as normal, and then began climbing the structure after getting to the second floor. 

Emergency services are at the scene and the tower is closed until further notice.

Climber is scaling the #EiffelTower ?

The attraction has been closed to visitors

DETAILS: https://t.co/pCAmqdVErx pic.twitter.com/pUrcRlFjPG

— RT (@RT_com) May 20, 2019

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