WWII bomb discovered in Paris causes travel chaos, Eurostar shutdown
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WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes travel chaos and Eurostar line closure
The disposal of what Paris police called an “excessively dangerous” unexploded World War II bomb caused hours of ...
Eurostar train service resumes after discovery of unexploded WWII bomb
The bomb, described as "really huge," was successfully disposed of after over 300 officers mobilized to handle the situation, and travel resumed shortly after.
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Eurostar latest LIVE: London to Paris trains resume as WW2 bomb discovery prompts evacuations
Eurostar services between London and Paris have resumed after the removal of an unexploded Second World War bomb found near tracks in the French capital. On Friday, the operator was forced to ...