Charles de Gaulle Airport alert - tourists evacuated and flights grounded
CHARLS De Gaulle Airport in Paris was evacuated following an alert by authorities this evening.
Flights grounded as Charles de Gaulle Airport evacuated
Flights were temporarily grounded and tourists were evacuated from the airport or held in place.
Air France said the evacuation was requested by "the authorities".
One witness said “hundreds of people are trapped without info”.
They added there is a “strong military presence” at the scene.
Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris was evacuated this evening
Hundreds of people are being held in some rooms during the alert
One witness said: "Everybody evacuated at the Charles de Gaulle airport into the depature area. NO word on what is causing the evacuation."
Another said: "Charles de Gaulle Airport at a virtual stand still. No explanation why CDG has been evacuated."
The situation has now been resolved and passengers are returning to the airport.