Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London, trains to northern France

France’s national train operator SNCF said in statement that traffic would be stopped at Gare du Nord until mid-morning at request of police

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Paris, Updated At : 01:07 PM Mar 07, 2025 IST

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Eurostar trains to London and all trains heading to northern France were brought to a halt Friday following the discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II near the tracks.

France’s national train operator SNCF said in a statement that traffic would be stopped at the Gare du Nord until mid-morning at the request of police.

“We invite travellers to postpone their trip,” it said.

Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London, trains to northern France

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