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Device explodes at Mont Blanc tunnel
Saturday, 9 March 2002 10:58A device has exploded close to the entrance of the Mont Blanc tunnel linking France and Italy, only hours before it was due to be reopened to cars.
The explosion damaged a car parked on the French side of the tunnel but caused no injuries. The tunnel has been closed for almost three years, since a fire swept through it and killed 39 people.
Environmental groups and local people have been protesting against the planned resumption of heavy goods traffic on the route later this month.
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