WWII Bomb Discovery in Paris Halts Travel for 600,000 Passengers

An unexploded 500kg bomb disrupted rail and road networks near Gare du Nord, causing widespread cancellations and delays.

The bomb was unearthed during overnight maintenance work near Gare du Nord, Paris' busiest train station, affecting international and regional train services.
Nearly 500 trains were canceled, impacting around 600,000 passengers, with Eurostar services to London and Brussels halted for the day.
Authorities established a 500-meter security perimeter as bomb disposal teams worked to neutralize the device, which dates back to World War II.
Major roadways, including the A1 highway and parts of the Paris ring road, were temporarily closed, adding to travel disruptions.
Train services resumed by 6 p.m. local time, with Eurostar planning additional trains on Saturday to accommodate affected travelers.