Unexploded WWII Bomb Causes Travel Chaos in Paris, Disrupts 600,000 People

Train services in Paris are slowly resuming after the successful disposal of an unexploded World War II bomb that caused significant transportation chaos on Friday. The incident led to the suspension of high-speed train links between Paris, London, and Brussels, affecting around 600,000 travelers and resulting in nearly 500 train cancellations. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed that the bomb, discovered near Gare du Nord, was safely disposed of, allowing roads and rail services to gradually reopen. The disruption not only impacted train operations but also forced the closure of major highways, further complicating travel plans in the city. Eurostar, the operator of cross-Channel services, canceled all trains linking its Paris hub to the U.K. and Belgium, leaving many passengers stranded. With the bomb disposal now concluded, transport in Paris is expected to return to normal throughout the day.