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Dozens of beehives overturned this Monday, May 6 on the A7 motorway, traffic was cut off.
ACCIDENT – An extraordinary incident. Dozens of beehives overturned on the A7 motorway near Orgon (Bouches-du-Rhône), this Monday, May 6, after the collision of several vehicles. The accident took place around 6 a.m., and Vinci Autoroutes indicates that traffic was still blocked at 10 a.m.
According to The Dauphiné Libéré, at least one truck and a van transporting beehives collided. According to a Source at the Bouches-du-Rhône departmental fire and rescue service cited by our colleagues, four people were slightly injured. They are currently being looked after by the fire brigade.
Many hives have also been destroyed, effectively releasing a large number of bees, explains the management of Vinci autoroutes to Provence.
Faced with this situation, Vinci patrol officers and beekeepers called in as reinforcements are on the bridge to ensure the safety of motorists, reports France 3 Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. They recommend that drivers do not open their car windows. “ No one dares to approach [du lieu de l’accident], it stings ! »said a witness to the accident Dauphiné Libéré.
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Vinci indicates on At least 6 kilometers of traffic jams were recorded around 9:30 a.m.
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