Wednesday, September 27, 2023

French VHM all-terrain armored vehicle catch fire during preparing for the military parade

The VHM (BvS10) amphibious all-terrain armored vehicle catch fire during preparing for the Bastille Day Military Parade.

Returning from parade to Fréjus-Plage, a VHM amphibious all-terrain armored vehicle of the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment caught fire on Wednesday evening.The fire, apparently technical origin, was quickly extinguished by firefighters. The road was cut off to traffic for an hour.

The incident resulted are no casualties or destruction, besides armored vehicle.

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