Investigation opened after the storm, picket line lifted, launch of the Montpellier trade fair: the main news in the region

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Boat aground: an investigation is underway

#SÈTE This Wednesday, shortly after 6 p.m., several shipwrecks occurred off the coast of Sète and Marseillan due to the strong swell. A boater was found dead while another victim, his brother, was in dire need of emergency care. In addition, a speedboat was found empty on the Lido beach in Sète. The boat was carrying at least one occupant on board who was reported missing. “For more than five hours, the area between Frontignan and Marseillan was fully investigated”, reports the maritime prefecture.

Given the extent of the area, the duration of the searches and the poor weather conditions, the searches were unsuccessful and were interrupted at midnight. A judicial investigation was launched by the Sète national police. On Wednesday, Cross Med also coordinated an operation involving three boaters who fell overboard after their speedboat ran aground on the beach near the port of Marseillan. The people were taken care of in relative emergency before being transported to the hospital in Sète.

The Solvay factory unblocked

#GARD After more than 15 days of conflict, a strike exit protocol was signed between Solvay management and the CGT union in Salindres. This strike movement was initiated after management announced the cessation of production of TFA (trifluoroacetic acid), considered an eternal pollutant, and the elimination of 68 jobs.

"There has been considerable progress compared to the initial proposals", management estimates in a press release. "A supra-conventional indemnity of 40,000 euros will be paid to all laid-off employees subject to the successful completion of future operations until the definitive cessation of production." A conclusion that does not exclude the continuation of negotiations.

The 75th Montpellier Fair launched for eleven days

#MONTPELLIERThe 75th Montpellier International Fair will open its doors this Friday, and will run until October 21 at the Parc des Expositions. Eleven days to take full advantage of the event that attracts thousands of visitors every year. More than 500 stands await them this year.

The opportunity to find a good deal but also to relax or eat in a friendly atmosphere. Evening events with concerts are also planned. This year, the chosen theme is space. With an exhibition of 1,500 m2 structured around three themes: comets, Moon experience and explore Mars, young and old will have something to marvel at.

Abrivado: a finale in the city

#NÎMES After organizing seven stages in Gard municipalities, Nîmes Métropole, in partnership with the City, announces its grand finale of the abrivado competition, this Saturday, October 12 in the city center of Nîmes. After a traditional parade in homage to Frédéric Mistral, at 11am, on Boulevard Victor-Hugo, the presentation of the manades on the podium set up in front of the Saint-Paul church, the final will truly begin shortly before noon for more than an hour of spectacle in the Camargue style.

Today's figure: 30

#MILLAU The Templar festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. On the sports program, regulars will find the races they know. From the Endurance trail this Friday to the Grand trail on Sunday, including marathons, VO2, Boffi Fifty and the Dourbie Formi, the latest race starting from Graufesenque.

To celebrate this thirtieth, enthusiasts will be able to rediscover the weight of the history of this race at the show with a temporary museum.

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