WWII Bomb Halts Paris-London Rail, Strands Thousands
Above: A pedestrian crosses the closed and empty Paris ring road next to the Porte d'Aubervilliers on March 7, 2025. Image credit: Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt/Contributor/AFP Via Getty Images
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Bombs left over from World War I or World War II are regularly discovered around France. While significant, the incident shows necessary precautionary measures were taken, and established procedures were followed immediately to ensure public safety.