French Farmers Burn Road Radar in Bordeaux Protest Escalation
Protesters near the A63 motorway torched a speed camera, claiming it blocked their tractors, amid intensifying demonstrations over agricultural.
Key Points
- Farmers burned speed camera near A63 motorway during Bordeaux blockade.
- Protesters said radar obstructed tractors; likened it to police overturning vehicles in Ariège.
- Demonstrations intensify over French agricultural policies and conditions.
- No injuries or arrests reported; tensions high across region.
French farmers protesting near Bordeaux have set fire to a road radar, marking a new escalation in their ongoing demonstrations.
The incident occurred close to the A63 motorway, where demonstrators burned the speed camera device. Videos circulating online show the radar in flames, shared widely including in Andorra la Vella networks.
Protesters justified the act by claiming the radar was obstructing tractors from advancing during the blockade. They added an ironic twist, stating it mirrored police actions in Ariège, where authorities have overturned some farmers' vehicles.
The demonstrations, which have intensified in recent days, reflect broader farmer unrest in France over agricultural policies and conditions. No immediate reports of injuries or arrests emerged from the Bordeaux site, though tensions remain high amid similar actions across the region.
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