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Gas Leak at Paris 2024 Olympic Village Construction Site

Incident occurred during visit by International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, despite warnings from police.

Overview

  • Gas leak detected at the construction site of the Paris 2024 Olympic Village.
  • International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was visiting the site at the time of the incident.
  • A police officer had warned against the visit due to the gas leak.
  • A fire engine was spotted on the scene.
  • SOLIDEO, the company in charge of the Games' infrastructure, had received a green light for the visit from the fire department.