Disneyland Paris train station evacuated after ‘suspect package found’
Eyewitnesses have reported seeing police with assault rifles 'everywhere'
A DISNEYLAND Paris train station and bus depot has been evacuated after a suspect package was reportedly found.
Eyewitnesses have reported seeing police and soldiers with assault rifles “everywhere”.
The park remains open but the station has been cordoned off as police investigate.
A police source said: “Marne-la-Vallee station is being shut down as a precaution.
“Searches are underway following a warning about a suspicious package.”
Tom Wiseman, a thrill-seeker who has just left the park, described the situation as “carnage”.
He said: “Left Disneyland Paris just before the evacuation. It was carnage when we left, hope everyone is ok.”
Tom then dispelled rumours the incident had affected hotels at the resort, saying: “Seems the hotels aren’t the target, a fellow traveller leaving before the official evacuation was wrong.”
Twitter user Ben Frown added: “I just left Disneyland Paris on a very crowded bus after being redirected by soldiers (w/assault rifles) away from the bus station.”
Another user, Lisa, said: “It seems to be the train station. All taped off and police everywhere. Stay safe.”
It is thought the alleged package was found at the Marne-la-Vallee train station, close to the amusement park.
Thousands of Brits flood to Disneyland Paris every year and it has been marked as a target by terrorist groups, including Islamic State and Al-Qaeda.
Security remains high at the park after a man was arrested carrying two firearms at one of the resort’s hotels earlier this year.
France has been in a state of emergency since the Paris attacks last year.
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