Sunday service from London St Pancras to Paris stopped for checks after colliding with animal in Haute Picardie area

Services are returning to normal after a Eurostar train hit a wild boar that had strayed on to the track, causing delays as a safety inspection took place.



The 14.22 service from London St Pancras to Paris on Sunday was delayed for about an hour after colliding with the animal in the Haute Picardie area of northern France.

A Eurostar spokesman said this led to minor delays to other services as temporary speed restrictions were put in place.

The spokesman said: “The collision caused a few delays as the train was stopped to be checked. After any collision we need to make sure everything is safe. There are wild boar in that area, which can take it upon themselves to roam from their area on to the track.”

He added that the train arrived safely in Paris, suggesting it was not seriously damaged. It is understood no one was injured but there has been no further information about the wild boar.

While services appeared to be running as normal by 7.30pm, the company’s website still warned passengers of possible delays.