A massive fire erupted near Austerlitz train station in Paris on Wednesday morning, sending a plume of smoke visible for miles across the French capital.
The blaze broke out close to Gare d'Austerlitz in the 13th arrondissement neighbourhood. Emergency crews have descended on the area, with firefighters battling the flames and police establishing a huge security cordon nearby.
Roads blocked as emergency response continues
Access to Boulevard de l'Hôpital, which runs alongside the station, has been blocked as the emergency response continues. A dramatic image from the scene shows an enormous plume of thick smoke rising into the sky as firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.
The fire has prompted a significant emergency operation in the area, with rescue crews responding to the incident.
