An estimated 80,000 people were in the stadium to watch France play Germany in an international friendly when explosions went off. Fox news reported the blasts could be heard from within the ground, with some fans mistaking them for fireworks.
Following the conclusion of the game fans were told to remain in the stadium as exit points were restricted.
When the supporters eventually left the stadium they showed their unity and defiance at the attackers, as hundreds sang the French national anthem in unison.
President Francois Hollande was in attendance and was evacuated from the stadium before declaring a state of emergencyand closing the country’s borders.
It has emerged the explosion took place on the peripheries of the stadium.
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