Video reveals moment of explosion at Stade de France during Paris attacks

A video from the Stade de France shows the moment an explosion went off outside the Paris stadium today.

Players were in the middle of their match when the explosion can suddenly be heard in the distance.

Both the teams and the spectators seemed unaware of the co-ordinated attacks taking place elsewhere in the city when the explosion went off.

French president Francois Hollande was present at the match but was immediately evacuated following the explosions.

Spectators are being held inside the stadium for their safety.

Police helicopters are hovering above the stadium.

The video was posted to social media service Vine by user ArsenalTerje.

READ MORE: Hostages taken and at least 26 in dead in three simultaneous Paris attacks