On Friday, authorities halted train traffic at Gare du Nord, France's major transit hub, after an unexploded World War II bomb was discovered in the Saint-Denis suburb. The bomb, uncovered near the busy railway tracks, prompted police to deploy mine-sweeping teams, leading to significant disruptions for Eurostar and other train services. France's transportation minister assured that safety measures were in place, though disruptions were expected to persist throughout the day. Such findings are uncommon in populated areas but have occurred in Europe previously, highlighting ongoing safety concerns related to unexploded ordnance from the war years.
Traffic came to a standstill at the Gare du Nord, one of Europe’s busiest train stations, following the discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb in the Saint-Denis suburb near Paris.
Philippe Tabarot ensured there were no immediate concerns regarding safety, but emphasized the precautions being taken to safely remove the WWII bomb found near vital train tracks.
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