'An enormous lack of respect' - fans standing on cemetery graves to watch Tour de France stage 2 finale sparks indignation
Briefly

During the finale of stage 2 of the Tour de France, fans stood on gravestones in a cemetery to get an unobstructed view of the race. This behavior shocked and upset the relatives of those buried there, prompting some family members to visit the cemetery the next day to assess any damage. Reports emerged of damaged gravestones and litter left behind. The incident has drawn attention to the lack of respect shown by spectators, leading to warnings from the Tour de France regarding crowd behavior.
"It's an enormous lack of respect, how can you do that without asking yourself questions?" said Serge, whose family tomb had been trampled by fans.
"I just can't understand that," Serge expressed after witnessing a man jumping on the graves of his parents and sister.
Reports indicated that some gravestones had been damaged, with rubbish also left in the cemetery, showcasing the spectators' disrespect.
The Tour de France has issued warnings about the behavior of fans, including the use of fireworks and smoke bombs during the races.
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