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Burning Tires Block Highway 6 Amid Protest

Highway 6 was blocked to traffic on Sunday afternoon near the Elyakim interchange due to a protest where demonstrators set tires on fire. Police responded to the scene to manage traffic and restore order. Authorities affirmed their commitment to allowing legal protests while preventing public endangerment.

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What happened

01Highway 6 was blocked Sunday afternoon due to a protest involving burning tires.
02Demonstrators entered the roadway and halted traffic near the Elyakim interchange.
03Police forces were deployed to manage the situation and restore public order.
04Authorities stated they would allow legal protests but not those endangering the public.
05The reason for the protest and any arrests were not immediately disclosed.

The cause of the demonstration remains unclear.