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FLASH 2: 4th day of guerrilla warfare, the tow op removes the carcasses

On 01/07/2023

After a 4th night of urban guerrilla warfare in France, the midday assessment leaves a bitter taste.
According to LDM, The Towing Magazine, tow operators solicited from all sides by insurers via their roadside assistance services have already evacuated several hundred burnt and/or vandalized vehicles.

Including Heavy Duty Trucks and School Transport Buses.

This Saturday afternoon the tension is palpable in Nanterre (F92) where the funeral of Nahel, 17-year-old french-algerian victim of a police shooting Tuesday, June 27 during a refusal to comply during a traffic check, is taking place. Note that journalists are prohibited from approaching the mosque and are rejected by a private security device.

Looting and arson are to be feared after the funeral.
LDM, The Towing Magazine recalls that several tow truck operators have been victims of direct violence on their tow trucks.
No injuries in the ranks of tow truck operators at the time of this writing.

All departments of France and overseas territories are concerned.
With urban guerrilla scenes never seen until today according to the testimonies of professionals present in Marseille, Grand Paris, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Nantes, Lyon, etc. sent to LDM magazine.

Remember that the big brands were the target of looting and fires.
Be careful that the next phase of looting does not target towing companies & car pounds.

David Lockwood
©LDM, The Towing Magazine

Credit photo: ©LDM

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FLASH 4: End of the guerrilla warfare, tow operators on all fronts.

On 03/07/2023

After five nights and as many days of guerrilla warfare in all the French departments, tow truck operators are on all fronts to remove burned cars, trucks and buses.

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FLASH 3: Guerrilla warfare in France, tow operators no longer load at night

On 02/07/2023

A fifth night of riots took place overnight from Saturday to Sunday in all French departments. This Sunday evening in France, LDM, The Towing Magazine collected the testimonials of towing companies solicited on these risk areas.

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FLASH: France on the brink of chaos, tow operators on the front line

On 30/06/2023

For several days that the riots have persisted throughout the country, LDM, The Towing Magazine recalls in the midst of these riots, the risks incurred by first aid responders, including tow truck operators.