Paris Explosion, Shooting Update: Hollande Evacuated, Death Toll Climbing
UPDATE: 4:31 p.m. EST: Simultaneous explosions unfolded in central Paris Friday evening during a France-Germany soccer match, according to the Associated Press. French military and police were on the scene, reported local media outlets.
The city appeared to be under siege from multiple attacks. Hostages -- as many as 60, by some accounts -- were reportedly taken at Paris Bataclan concert hall, according to Agence France-Presse. Parts of the subway were shut down in response to the attacks. The number of victims was unclear, with reports estimating anywhere from 2 to 18 dead, BBC reported.
Below is a map of the Friday attacks:
Original Story:
Chaos gripped Paris Friday amid reports that multiple people were killed and seven others injured, CNN affiliate BFMTV reported. Explosions were also reported outside France's national stadium.
President Francois Hollande was reportedly evacuated following the attacks. It is believed that he was in the national stadium, Stade de France.
This story is developing.
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