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140 caravans occupy private land in France, owner blocks entrance causing traffic chaos

26.07.2026 14:07 1 min 2 sources РУС
ElHuffPost SPA + 1 more

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In France, 140 caravans illegally occupied a private plot. The owner blocked the entrance, causing a multi-kilometer traffic jam. Local authorities are seeking an alternative site.

In France, a group of 140 caravans illegally set up on a private plot. The incident occurred in the Savoie department, according to one source, and in the Puy-de-Dôme department, according to another. The landowner blocked the entrance with his car, leaving 60 caravans inside and causing a major traffic jam.

According to one source, traffic was blocked for several hours; according to another, a multi-kilometer traffic jam formed. Local authorities are looking for an alternative site to accommodate the group.

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140 caravans camp on private land in France, owner blocks access causing traffic chaos

26.07.2026 ElHuffPost SPA Original source

140 caravans illegally occupy land, owner blocks road causing massive traffic jam

20.07.2026 lamontagne.fr FRA Original source

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