At least one student safe in Paris
Following the deaths of 129 people killed in attacks in Paris on Friday, at least one Central Michigan University student is accounted for abroad.
"What I know is we have one student there," said Steve Smith, director of public relations at CMU. "That person was far from the bombings and is safe."
Junior Allyson Miller also contacted Central Michigan Life via email. Her sister, Kelly, is studying fashion in Paris and is safe.
The Office of Study Abroad could not be reached before publication, so it is not known how many students are in France.
According to the Associated Press, eight of the attackers are dead in the most violence France has seen since World War II.
President Barack Obama gave a statement Nov. 13, saying the incident was an "outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians." He vowed to do whatever it takes to bring justice to France.
French President Francois Hollande identified the incident as terrorism and said France would stand firm against acts of violence.
Those who are concerned about anyone overseas can call (888) 407-4747 for information on people accounted for.
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