Eurostar delays LIVE: Bomb alert at Calais train station hits London services

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A bomb alert at a major train station in France has triggered travel chaos, including on Eurostar services. The incident at Calais-Frethun is causing delays on train services to…

A bomb alert at a major train station in France has triggered travel chaos, including on Eurostar services. The incident at Calais-Frethun is causing delays on train services to and from London. Authorities said a bomb alert is being assessed, with those in the area urged to "stay safe". Eurostar said in a statement: "At the request of ⁠the French authorities, ​trains are currently unable ​to pass through Calais-Frethun ​station. This is causing delays ⁠to some services to and from ⁠London."

The national train operator, SNCF, said services resumed after being authorised by the gendarmerie.

In another update, the local authority said "the situation has been verified" and "traffic is resuming".

Calais local authority said in a statement: "A bomb alert is currently underway at Calais-Fréthun station. The situation is being assessed. This may affect traffic in the surrounding area. Please be careful."

Eurostar said in a statement: "At the request of ⁠the French authorities, ​trains are currently unable ​to pass through Calais-Féthun ​station. This is causing delays ⁠to some services to and from ⁠London."

The incident at Calais-Frethun is causing delays on train services to and from London.

A bomb alert, which has disrupted rail chaos and affected Eurostar services, is currently being assessed.

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