MIAMI – A woman who made her flight from Paris to Miami International Airport just learned about the tragedies happening back in her home. She said she needed to run as she was frantically searching for her phone.
"I'm still shocked because why France? Why are they attacking France?" she asked.
Oliviere, who was heading to the airport, says he got the fanatic call from friends who witnessed some of those attacks.
"It's like a war scene," he said. "There were people lying on the floor."
It is a call he says he won't forget. Like many who were waiting, he's anxious to fly back home.
"The information right now that the borders are closed from the French president, so right now we don't know what to do," said Laurent Sauvent, who was trying to get to Paris. "We are going to London to stop there."
One group from Paris gathered to share information, learning about the carnage on the streets as gunmen hit multiple targets. Simultaneous attacks were reported at multiple scenes.
At least one explosion was reported. As the death toll kept rising, France's president shut down the borders.
Some of those trying to get back to Paris are now dealing with delays. At least one at the airport said they will still operate.
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