Nimes train station cleared

nîmes - In the south-French city of Nîmes, where today the cycling race Vuelta started, the train station was evacuated. One or more armed persons would stop at the station. Saturday night at quarter past nine, train passengers were asked to leave the station building in the city in southern France. The station has been closed by the security services. That is what the French newspaper Midi Libre reports.

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Today the cycling contest Vuelta started in Nîme. Segafredo's team leader, Contadot's team, placed the following on Twitter.

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Today the cycling contest Vuelta started in Nîme. Segafredo's team leader, Contadot's team, placed the following on Twitter.

@stevendejongh just called, there has been a schootging at the treinstation of #Nîmes. Teams are Ok and have to stay in hotel. @lavuelta— Renee de Jongh (@reneemeijer02) 19 augustus 2017