Activists Deflate 65 SUV Tires in Toulouse Protest
The action follows the alleged murder of a cyclist by an SUV driver in Paris, sparking widespread demonstrations.
- In Paris, a 27-year-old cyclist named Paul Varry was killed after an SUV driver allegedly ran him over during a traffic dispute.
- The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, is under investigation for murder, with evidence from CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts.
- Activists in Toulouse deflated the tires of 65 SUVs as a protest against the dangers posed by such vehicles to cyclists and pedestrians.
- The group 'No SUV Tolosa' argues that SUVs are too large for urban environments and contribute significantly to traffic fatalities and environmental harm.
- The incident has led to broader protests across French cities, with calls for increased safety measures for cyclists from the French Cycling Federation.