Four machines on the construction site of the A69 motorway, which will link Castres and Toulouse, were set on fire during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. Three tracked excavators and a compactor were completely destroyed.
The socialist president of the Tarn Departmental Council, Christophe Ramond, said those responsible would be “condemned with the greatest firmness. ” Since the start of the project, there have been 200 attacks and damages. 80 complaints have already been filed. On Sunday, a mobilization is planned in Toulouse. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. For confidential support in the United States, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800 273-7255.