Calais, France. Photo: EBASCOL / Shutterstock.com A bomb alert was reported at Calais-Fréthun railway station in northern France, prompting security checks and temporary disruption to traffic in the surrounding area.
The Pas-de-Calais Prefecture issued a warning on Thursday, November 12, advising the public that the situation was being assessed and that the alert could affect local transport.
Authorities urged people to exercise caution and follow updates from SNCF, France's national railway operator.
In a subsequent update, the prefecture confirmed that the situation had been checked and that road traffic was gradually returning to normal.
No further details about the nature of the alert or the outcome of the security checks were immediately provided.
Passengers traveling through the area are advised to check the latest information from SNCF before setting out, as transport conditions may continue to change.