Big protests against Macro, one person dies

Civil disobedience and roadblocks in France have marked the first victim. A biker accidentally hit and killed a protester on Saturday. A national road jam campaign has been launched throughout France due to increased fuel taxes

Protesters are trying to block highways, as well as invade fuel depots with a popular movement called the yellow “jacks”. This response comes after the increase of fuel taxes by President Emmanuel Macron.

According to Interior Minister Christophe Castaner, during the deadlock of a road in the southeastern region of Savua, a vehicle leader was surprised to see protesters blocking the road and giving motor gas, a move that resulted fatal for a woman.

So far, according to Interior Minister Castaner sixteen protesters have suffered minor injuries. Authorities expect about 50,000 protesters to appear on France's national streets.