VIDEO. "One of the worst crossroads in Paris": the developments of rue Lafayette in the crosshairs after the death of a man run over by a heavy truck

"Stay fifteen minutes here, you'll see how messy it is."

Every week, at least one person falls on a bike or almost gets knocked over, ”annoys Stéphane, restaurateur and manager of Comptoir Thaï, located rue La Fayette (IXe) in Paris.

A week after the accident which claimed the life of a 70-year-old man, hit by a heavy truck, residents and traders in the area are torn between emotion and anger.

In question ?

Anarchic traffic and illegible road markings in this area located near Boulevard Haussmann.

At the crossroads between rue La Fayette and rue de La Victoire, there are two pedestrian crossings only a few meters apart.

“This one is just for taxis,” explains Rezan behind the wheel of his vehicle.

A little further on, at the crossroads between rue La Fayette and rue de Châteaudun, the two traffic lights are not working, due to roadworks.

“For cyclists it's really not pleasant, especially in a flow of traffic like here” specifies the cyclist and YouTuber Altis.

The City of Paris recalls that it relies on user reports to correct any dysfunctions. Improvements have been made or are underway on rue La Fayette, assures the City. A necessity for the merchants of the district, who fear that new accidents will occur. "As long as the configuration of the crossroads is not changed, it will remain dangerous," warns Niry, manager of a brewery at the Le Peletier metro.