Unexploded WWII Bomb Halts Eurostar Services Between Paris and London

Train services at Paris’ Gare du Nord were suspended after a bomb was found on tracks, disrupting travel for thousands.

An unexploded World War II bomb was discovered during maintenance work near Paris’ Gare du Nord early Friday morning.
All Eurostar services between Paris, London, and Brussels were canceled for the day, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded.
French authorities established a large safety perimeter, halting road traffic on major routes and commuter train services in the area.
Bomb disposal teams are working to safely defuse and remove the half-ton device, with no immediate risk of explosion reported.
Passengers affected by the cancellations were offered ticket exchanges or refunds, with officials urging travelers to postpone their plans.