Discovery of Unexploded WWII Bomb Disrupts Commuter Traffic at Gare du Nord in Paris

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Commuter traffic at Gare du Nord in Paris was disrupted after workers found an unexploded WWII bomb under the tracks. Eurostar canceled trains to and from Paris until noon for mine clearance operations. Unexploded bombs from WWI and WWII are regularly found in France.

Key Points

  • Bomb discovered under train tracks at Gare du Nord in Paris
  • Eurostar canceled trains to and from Paris until noon for mine clearance operations
  • Unexploded bombs from WWI and WWII are regularly found in France

Pros

  • Procedures in place for defusing and removing such bombs
  • No fear or risk of explosion reported

Cons

  • Disruption of all train services including local metros, commuter rails, and national and international train services