In brief
Authorities have closed Paris Gare du Nord following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb on tracks, causing significant travel disruptions for Eurostar and regional trains.
Traffic to and from Paris Gare du Nord train station has been severely disrupted after the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb on the tracks leading to the terminal. The incident occurred during overnight maintenance work and was reported by train line RER B via social media.The bomb was located in Saint-Denis, a suburb just north of Paris, prompting immediate action from French police. According to reports, Eurostar services and various other train companies ceased operations while authorities worked on disarming the device. As a result, Eurostar’s website indicated that three trains scheduled for Friday morning's departures were cancelled.Train traffic has currently been postponed until at least 10:00 AM local time (09:00 GMT), according to updates from RER B. The train company informed passengers that due to this unforeseen situation, disruptions in service are anticipated. Those affected by the cancellations are allowed to exchange their tickets for free to travel at another date or time, contingent on availability.This developing story will continue to be updated, with more details expected to be released shortly. For real-time alerts, users can download the PulseWire news app or follow our social media channels.
