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WWII Bomb Disruption Strands 600,000 Travelers Near Paris

3/7/2025

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A 500-kilo World War II bomb was unearthed near Paris' Gare du Nord, bringing Eurostar services to a standstill and impacting around 600,000 travelers. As authorities raced against time to defuse the explosive, the chaos left many stranded, with hopes of limited service resuming later in the day.

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A 500-kilo World War II bomb was unearthed near Paris' Gare du Nord, bringing Eurostar services to a standstill and impacting around 600,000 travelers. As authorities raced against time to defuse the explosive, the chaos left many stranded, with hopes of limited service resuming later in the day.