Commuter traffic at Gare du Nord, one of France’s busiest train stations, was halted due to the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb under the tracks. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot stated that travel was expected to be disrupted throughout the day but assured that there was no risk of explosion. All train services, including international routes, were suspended until the bomb was safely removed. Eurostar canceled trains to and from Paris until noon and advised passengers to postpone their trips or exchange tickets for another day. The bomb was uncovered by workers in Seine-Saint-Denis, north of Gare du Nord, prompting police to evacuate the area. Unexploded bombs from previous wars are frequently found in France, with a similar incident occurring in 2019 near the same train station. The bomb discovered in 2019 was believed to have been dropped by the British Royal Air Force during World War II. Such discoveries often cause disruption to transportation services and require careful disposal by bomb disposal experts.
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