Bomb alert at Calais-Fréthun station in northern France halts Eurostar trains to London

Bomb alert at Calais-Fréthun station in northern France halts Eurostar trains to London

International high-speed rail operator Eurostar said some trains between London and Paris were affected.

A bomb alert is underway at the Calais-Féthun train station in northern France, local authorities said on Wednesday. The bomb alert is also affecting international train travel.The alert may have an impact on rail traffic, the Pas-de-Calais prefecture said on social media platform X.International high-speed rail operator Eurostar said some trains between London and Paris were affected."At the request of the French authorities, trains are currently unable to pass through Calais-Fréthun station. This is causing delays to some services to and from London," the company said in a statement.This is a developing story.

In brief

A bomb alert is underway at the Calais-Féthun train station in northern France, local authorities said on Wednesday. The bomb alert is also affecting international train travel.The alert may have an impact on rail traffic, the Pas-de-Calais prefecture said on social media platform X.International high-speed rail operator Eurostar said some trains between London and Paris were affected."At the request of the French authorities, trains are currently unable to pass through Calais-Fréthun station. This is causing delays to some services to and from London," the company said in a statement.This is a developing story.

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