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Watch: Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris

Euronews Monday 29 June 2026, 08:16 UTC 1 min read
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Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of record-breaking heat in France, where authorities say the extreme temperatures contributed to a sharp rise in deaths.

Video. Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of record-breaking heat in France, where authorities say the extreme temperatures contributed to a sharp rise in deaths.
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