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Two Eurostar trains bound for London have been delayed and a station evacuated after the discovery of a “world war souvenir”.Two Eurostar trains bound for London have been delayed and a station evacuated after the discovery of a “world war souvenir”.
French police were called to Paris Gare du Nord station after the find, which was reported to be a shell, on Sunday morning.French police were called to Paris Gare du Nord station after the find, which was reported to be a shell, on Sunday morning.
The check-in area at the transport hub was evacuated as a precaution, a spokeswoman for Eurostar said.The check-in area at the transport hub was evacuated as a precaution, a spokeswoman for Eurostar said.
The Paris to London service at 8.13am (0713 GMT) was delayed by 20 minutes, while the 9.13am was held back for half an hour.The Paris to London service at 8.13am (0713 GMT) was delayed by 20 minutes, while the 9.13am was held back for half an hour.