DisastersTransport & Travel

Bomb threat at Calais-Fréthun station disrupts Eurostar services

Illustration

A bomb threat at Calais-Fréthun station in northern France led authorities to halt train traffic at 09:40 for security checks, disrupting French and Eurostar services through the Channel Tunnel between Calais and Folkestone. One report said Eurostar delays reached up to 90 minutes.

Train traffic resumed at 11:18 after authorities said the situation had been checked and handled.