World War II Bomb Halts Train Traffic at Paris Gare du Nord

A 500-kilogram unexploded bomb discovered near the station caused widespread travel disruptions before being safely defused.

The bomb, containing 200 kilograms of explosives, was found 2.5 kilometers from Gare du Nord during overnight maintenance in Saint-Denis.
Train services, including Eurostar routes to London, Brussels, and Amsterdam, were suspended for most of the day, affecting thousands of travelers.
A 500-meter safety perimeter was established, leading to the evacuation of schools, homes, and the closure of parts of major highways, including the A1 and the Boulevard Périphérique.
French authorities successfully defused the bomb by the afternoon, with train services expected to resume gradually by the evening.
The Gare du Nord, Europe's busiest train station with 700,000 daily passengers, faced significant disruptions, leaving many travelers stranded or seeking alternative transport options.