French farmer protests escalate, disrupting A7 motorway

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French farmer protests escalate, disrupting A7 motorway

STORY: French farmer protests escalate, disrupting A7 motorway SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the A7 motorway between Lyon and Marseille blocked by farmers 2. various shots of tractors blocking traffic on the highway 3. various shots of a group of farmers installed on the traffic lanes STORYLINE: In a continuation of the ongoing blockades organized by French farmers, tensions have risen with the blockade of the A7 motorway, the primary route connecting Lyon and Marseille. Since Tuesday morning, dozens of tractors have been strategically positioned along the motorway, disrupting traffic flow and causing significant delays for commuters. The farmers show no signs of relenting, vowing to maintain the blockade until their grievances are addressed. The blockade has led to extensive traffic congestion on alternate routes, prompting local authorities to close access points to the A7 motorway to alleviate fur

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