American truck drivers and other drivers who call themselves “the fleet of people” are slowing traffic for them on Sunday. Drive the Capital BeltwayHighway surrounding Washington DC
what’s happening: This group emulates the “Freedom Convoy” that saw a truck driver in Canada. Block the streets of Ottawa for a few weeks He protested the health restrictions of COVID-19 and blocked several US-Canada borders.
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The group spent Saturday night stationed in Hagerstown, Maryland, about 73 miles from the US capital.
The convoy is made up of hundreds of people Trucks, cars, RVs over 2 miles long Reuters..
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The convoy has delayed traffic, but has not yet stagnated, according to Reuters.
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The convoy will orbit the Beltway twice before returning to Hagerstown. Post to Facebook page..
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