In brief
Traffic to and from the iconic Paris Gare du Nord train station came to a standstill following the detection of an unexploded World War II bomb during overnight track maintenance in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris.
Authorities quickly shut down train services, prompting a halt to Eurostar and other train operations as bomb disposal teams worked on the scene. Passengers were informed of service cancellations and the option for free ticket exchanges due to the disruption. The situation is ongoing as officials manage the safe removal of the ordnance, and updates are expected throughout the day. Authorities have advised travelers to stay tuned for further developments, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring passenger safety in the vicinity.
