WWII Bomb Disrupts Train Traffic at Paris Gare du Nord
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March 7, 2025 08:36
paris - Train services halted at Paris' Gare du Nord due to WWII bomb discovery. Busiest station in France affected.
WWII Bomb Discovered
Train services at Paris' Gare du Nord suspended after unexploded WWII bomb found near the station.
Discovery and Disruption
- Bomb found during overnight track work in Saint-Denis.
- Experts working to make bomb safe since 06:00.
- Services not expected to resume before 09:00.
Significance of Gare du Nord
Gare du Nord, busiest station in France with approximately 300 million passengers annually, serves local and high-speed trains from Belgium, Germany, England, and the Netherlands.