dozens of accidents in the west of France

The west of France under a thick blanket of snow. Winter storm Caetano hit the countryside on Thursday, November 21, while the autumn leaves were still in the trees. Five to fifteen centimeters of flakes fell, from Normandy to Burgundy, via the Paris basin.

In Flers, in Orne, traffic was very difficult. The cars were spinning and a mother was clearing snow from her vehicle before hitting the road. At least ten damaged cars and trucks were recorded during the morning in the department. The wreckers were hard at work in the area, carrying out very complicated towing operations. The snowplows were also in full swing.

As for residents, many schools have closed. Some establishments released children from 3 p.m. to allow them to return earlier.

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