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Discovery of WWII Bomb Halts Eurostar Services Between Paris and London

An unexploded WWII bomb near Gare du Nord caused Eurostar and regional train services to be suspended on March 7, 2025, impacting thousands of travelers.

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Eurostar and French rail services halted at Gare du Nord after WW2 bomb found

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Traffic at Paris' Gare du Nord train station halted as unexploded World War II bomb found near tracks

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Paris Gare du Nord trains halted after WW2 bomb found

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

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Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London

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‘Really huge’ unexploded WWII bomb found outside Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France

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Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel connecting Paris to London and Brussels

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On March 7, 2025, an unexploded World War II bomb was found on tracks near Gare du Nord in Paris, halting Eurostar trains to London and disrupting other rail services. Discovered by workers early morning, the bomb's presence led to the establishment of a security perimeter by police. Eurostar canceled all services for the day, urging passengers to reschedule their trips. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot assured travelers that there was no immediate risk and efforts to defuse the device were underway. The Gare du Nord is the busiest rail station in Europe, accommodating 700,000 passengers daily.

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A World War II bomb was discovered near the tracks leading to Paris Gare du Nord, resulting in major disruptions for Eurostar services to London and trains to northern France.
French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot emphasized that while the situation is serious, there is no immediate danger of an explosion and urged travelers to postpone their trips if possible.
The discovery of unexploded bombs, although common in France, is particularly concerning due to the dense population around Gare du Nord, which serves hundreds of thousands of passengers daily.

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: The unexploded WWII bomb was discovered approximately 1.5 miles north of Gare du Nord in Saint Denis, near the railway tracks.
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: The discovery of the bomb led to the suspension of all domestic and international rail services at Gare du Nord, including Eurostar trains to London. Services were expected to resume in the afternoon after the bomb was defused.
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: The disruption affected thousands of travelers, with many passengers waiting at the station as trains were canceled. Gare du Nord handles about 700,000 passengers daily, making it the busiest station in Europe.
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: A bomb disposal team was deployed to assess and secure the area. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot assured that there was no immediate risk and efforts to defuse the device were underway.
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