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French mayor 'run over' after row over illegal tipping

Mayor reportedly saw two men dumping rubble and asked them to reload it, but as they drove off he was struck by van and died of his injuries.

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The mayor of a southern French town has died after allegedly being run over following an argument over illegal tipping, reports the BBC.

On Monday Jean-Mathieu Michel, 76, reportedly saw two men dumping rubble and asked them to reload it.

They did but as they drove off Michel was struck and died of his injuries.

The driver of the van has now been placed under formal investigation and could face manslaughter charges. He says it was an accident.

Read more of this report from the BBC.