Eurostar cancels all trains from London after unexploded WWII bomb found near Paris Gare du Nord station
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All Eurostar trains from London cancelled after unexploded bomb found
- Eurostar cancelled all London-Paris trains on Friday due to the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb near Paris's Gare du Nord station.
- The bomb, found during overnight track work, caused significant disruption to local, national, and international rail traffic.
- Bomb disposal experts worked at the scene, and authorities advised travellers to postpone their trips.
- While discovering unexploded WWII bombs isn't unusual in France, finding one in such a busy location is rare.
- Eurostar has offered affected travellers free ticket exchanges for alternative dates.