In brief
On Friday morning, police closed access to the Gare du Nord station following the shocking find, which interrupted Eurostar and other train operations, as officials worked to safely neutralize the ordnance.
Traffic to and from Paris's Gare du Nord train station came to a grinding halt on Friday when an unexploded bomb from World War II was discovered on tracks leading to the terminal, causing massive disruptions in train services. The bomb was unearthed during overnight construction in the Saint-Denis area, a suburb located just north of Paris. As a precautionary measure, police cordoned off the area and halted Eurostar and other train services while the device was assessed and disabled. Travelers were informed through Eurostar's website that three trains scheduled for Friday morning had been canceled due to the incident. Updates from RER B, the regional train service, indicated that service disruption would persist until at least 10:00 AM local time (09:00 GMT).In response to the delays, Eurostar announced that passengers would have the option to freely exchange their tickets for alternative dates or times, depending on seat availability. Authorities urged travelers to stay tuned for updates as they worked diligently to resolve the situation. This evolving situation continues to capture public attention, and further details will be disclosed as they become available. For those wishing to stay informed, breaking news alerts can be accessed via the BBC News App, or by following @BBCBreaking on the social media platform X.
