Traffic Jams Stretch for Miles in Paris Hours Before New Lockdown
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Lines of traffic stretched for miles in Paris and surrounding areas on October 29, ahead of a second lockdown imposed due to rising coronavirus cases in France. This footage, posted to Twitter, shows traffic at a standstill on the Boulevard des Batignolles. The French news outlet Actu reported a record-breaking 420 miles of traffic jams across the city by 5:30 pm on October 29. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the second lockdown on October 28, citing the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in France and Europe. It will run for four weeks. Credit: @Isabellb_ via Storyful
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