WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closure

PARIS — The disposal of what Paris police called an “excessively dangerous” unexploded World War II bomb caused hours of transportation chaos Friday on rail and road networks in the French capital, including the suspension of high-speed train links with London and Brussels. “We’re very upset, but it’s so out of our control.” A view of a departures screen at St Pancras International station in London, Friday March 7, 2025, after Eurostar trains to the capital have been halted following the discovery of an unexploded Second World War bomb near the tracks in Paris. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A general view of passengers at St Pancras International station in London, Friday March 7, 2025, after Eurostar trains to the capital have been halted following the discovery of an unexploded Second World War bomb near the tracks in Paris. A general view of passengers at St Pancras International station in London, Friday March 7, 2025, after Eurostar trains to the capital have been halted following the discovery of an unexploded Second World War bomb near the tracks in Paris. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A general view of passengers at St Pancras International station in London, Friday March 7, 2025, after Eurostar trains to the capital have been halted following the discovery of an unexploded Second World War bomb near the tracks in Paris.