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'Four held' in Paris bank robbery 'Four held' in Paris bank robbery
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At least four people are being held hostage in a bank robbery taking place in the south of Paris, according to officials from the bank.At least four people are being held hostage in a bank robbery taking place in the south of Paris, according to officials from the bank.
The hold-up is taking place at a Credit Lyonnais bank branch in the town of Rungis, near France's biggest wholesale food market.The hold-up is taking place at a Credit Lyonnais bank branch in the town of Rungis, near France's biggest wholesale food market.
Two robbers entered the bank on Tuesday at 1000 (0800 GMT), reports say.Two robbers entered the bank on Tuesday at 1000 (0800 GMT), reports say.
There are two employees and two clients being held by two hostage takers, Credit Lyonnais told the BBC.There are two employees and two clients being held by two hostage takers, Credit Lyonnais told the BBC.
Police are at the scene to control the situation. An elite police unit has also been called in.Police are at the scene to control the situation. An elite police unit has also been called in.
An employee who escaped as the robbers entered the bank raised the alarm, one report says.An employee who escaped as the robbers entered the bank raised the alarm, one report says.
Two employees have already been released.Two employees have already been released.
Initial reports had said six people were being held.Initial reports had said six people were being held.
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