Gare du Nord Train Services Halted After WWII Bomb Discovered Nearby

A 500kg unexploded bomb from World War II was found during construction near Saint-Denis, disrupting rail and road traffic in Paris as demining operations proceed.

The bomb, believed to date back to Allied air raids in 1944, was uncovered during overnight construction work 2.5 kilometers from Gare du Nord.
All train services, including TGV, Eurostar, RER, and TER, have been suspended at Gare du Nord, with disruptions expected to last throughout the day.
A 500-meter safety perimeter has been established, leading to the partial closure of the A1 highway, sections of the Paris ring road, and the confinement of nearby schools and an elderly care facility.
Demining experts are conducting delicate operations to neutralize the device, which weighs 500kg and contains 200kg of explosives, with traffic resumption tentatively expected by 4 PM.
Historical analysis suggests the bomb may be a remnant of strategic Allied efforts to disrupt German logistics during World War II by targeting key infrastructure.