In brief
Police closed the Gare du Nord train station in Paris following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb during track maintenance, leading to halted train services and cancellations.
Authorities in Paris implemented traffic closures at the Gare du Nord train station on Friday after an unexploded World War II bomb was detected on the railway tracks. This incident occurred during overnight construction work on the tracks leading to the busy terminal. The bomb was discovered near Saint-Denis, a suburb located just north of central Paris, prompting immediate action from local police and bomb-disposal teams. As a result, Eurostar services and other train lines were suspended to ensure passenger safety while the authorities worked to safely neutralize the unexploded ordnance.Train operator Eurostar reported that three trains slated for departure on Friday morning were cancelled due to the situation. Updates from RER B indicated that operations in the area were temporarily halted, with service disruptions expected to last until at least 10:00 AM local time.In response to the disruption, Eurostar informed travelers that they may exchange their tickets for a future date or time within the same class of service at no extra charge, based on availability.This developing story is being closely monitored, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. For real-time alerts, readers can check the latest updates via the BBC News App or follow news on X.
