The Louvre in Paris has shut for ‘security reasons’ on one of the busiest days for tourists, APA reports citing Metro.
Bomb threats were sent to the museum, an unnamed police source was quoted as saying by local TV.
A security perimeter has been set up with a number of police officers deployed to the scene.
‘The Louvre received a written message stating there was a risk to the museum and its visitors,’ a spokesperson said after announcing the closure on social media.
‘We have decided… to evacuate and close it for the day, while we carry out the necessary checks.’
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