Eurostar Passengers Stranded As Unexploded WWII Bomb Halts London-Paris Trains

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:33pm on 07 Mar 2025,Friday International

Eurostar passengers were stranded after services between London St Pancras and Paris Gare du Nord were suspended on Friday due to an unexploded World War II bomb. The device was discovered during track work in St Denis, north of Paris. French authorities launched mine clearance operations, delaying train services indefinitely. A Eurostar spokesperson confirmed that operations would resume once the bomb is safely removed. While WWII-era bombs are frequently found in France, discoveries in urban areas remain rare. Passengers have been advised to check for updates.

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