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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. |