Authorities in Paris abruptly cleared the Place de la République Sunday evening where thousands of mourners had gathered at a vigil, The Associated Press reported.
Witnesses described hearing shots, which turned out to be firecrackers.
Harrowing video shot by BBC news reporter Julia MacFarlane shows a crowd screaming and running en masse. People began trampling the flowers and candles set up at the vigil in an effort to seek cover.
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One person even fell onto the lit candles.
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Others in public spaces nearby also ran indoors for safety.
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Watch the video above to see the moment when people panicked.
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