in this city, a “cursed house” associated with 17 accidents, destroyed

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The village de Silmont is home to a place heavy with a negative past history. L'Est Républicain reports that the one we nickname “the cursed house” has been wiped off the map. In 40 ans, this house located at the crossroads of the D6 and the Grand-Rue was hit at 17 reprisesaccording to Le Parisien. The two most recent accidents date back to 2019 and 2022.

“A relief”

“It’s a relief”confides Mayor Michel Riebel according to our colleagues. After a dark series of accidents which cost the lives of several people, including two young men aged around twenty on May 1, 2019 and then on January 20, 2022, the bereaved owners preferred to move and the town of 160 inhabitants decided to buy the house.

After two weeks of construction, the “cursed house” was finally deconstructed.

Facilities to secure the roads

Beyond the emotion, the demolition opens the way to security work. The D6, known for its dangers, will be transformed. A raised platform will be installed at the exit of the turn, limiting the speed at 30 km/h.

Inside the village, Berlin carpets and stops will be added to make drivers more responsible. These developments are carried out with technical assistance from the Department, and 80% financed by grants. “We will be able to turn a page and no longer worry constantly,” concludes the mayor.

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