Farmers blocked the road during the "Tour de France" phase. Was sprayed with tear gas | SPORTS.TUT.BY

The sixteenth stage of the most prestigious cycling race in the world "Tour de France" was interrupted because of protests from farmers.

They blocked the road with tractors and haystacks. The gendarmerie arrived. Tear gas was sprayed, causing dozens of runners to suffer, including Gerrent Thomas overall leader

. The break lasted about 15 minutes, after which the race resumed.

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