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A bomb alert at the French train station Calais-Féthun caused Eurostar delays on Thursday morning.

The incident in northern ​France affected international rail traffic, with trains unable to pass through the station.

The Pas-de-Calais prefecture said on X: “The situation is being assessed. This may affect traffic in the surrounding area. Please be careful. Stay informed about any developments in the situation on Groupe SNCF’s social media channels.”

International high-speed rail ​service Eurostar said some train services to and from London had been affected. ⁠

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.”

Train services resumed later Thursday morning.

The Pas-de-Calais prefect said: “The situation has been verified. Road traffic is gradually resuming.”

Several St Pancras departures currently show as delayed due to the temporary closure.

Travellers are advised to travel on the next available train if they miss an onward connection.

The incident follows several bomb threats and hoaxes reported on flights and in schools over the last week.