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Dutch tourist's caravan stuck on bridge in Lot-et-Garonne

16.09.2026 06:00 2 min 4 sources РУС
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Dutch tourist's caravan stuck on bridge in Lot-et-Garonne
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In Brief

On 7 September, a Dutch tourist's caravan got stuck on a bridge between Sénestis and Le Mas-d'Agenais. Traffic was halted for about ten minutes, the caravan was damaged.

Incident on the bridge

On 7 September, a Dutch tourist's caravan became stuck on an old suspension bridge between Sénestis and Le Mas-d'Agenais in the Lot-et-Garonne department. According to Source 1, the vehicle got stuck in the restriction portals, and traffic was interrupted for about ten minutes. The owner freed the caravan using an electric uncoupling system; the caravan sustained body damage. According to Source 2, the tourist was travelling from Fauguerolles to Le Mas-d'Agenais, the caravan got stuck between the portals, and the towing vehicle was damaged.

Bridge restrictions

The bridge is not designed for vehicles wider than 2.30 m or higher than 2.90 m. It is known for frequent similar incidents.

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Caravan gets stuck on suspension bridge in France

16.09.2026 L'Auto-Journal FRA Original source

Dutch tourist gets caravan stuck on Lot-et-Garonne bridge

15.09.2026 Auto Plus FRA Original source

Tourist blocks caravan on bridge in Lot-et-Garonne

15.09.2026 20 Minutes FRA Original source

Dutch tourist gets caravan stuck on bridge in Lot-et-Garonne

14.09.2026 actu.fr FRA Original source

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