India Blooms News Service 14 Aug 2013, 06:12 pm
Sujoy Dhar
According to reports, hundreds of tourists were evacuated from the tower around 2 pm (12:30 GMT).
The famous landmark was reportedly closed for approximately two hours.
Built in 1889, the 1,062-foot iron tower is one of the most recognisable structures in the world and attracts millions of visitors every year.
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