Car Loaded With Plastic Explodes During Oas Outrages (1962)

Paris, France. MS. Police van pulls away from scene of explosion - a car loaded with plastic explosives explodes during OAS (Organisation de l’Armee Secrete - organisation pledged to keep Algeria French) attack. CU. A few people around scene of explosion, pan to show wrecked cars. CU. Part of the chassis of the car which contained the plastic bomb lies in the gutter. MS. Looking up into tree with clothing in the branches belonging to victims of the explosion - over 50 people were injured. Various shots of the wrecked cars, damaged houses and broken windows, showing the velocity of the explosion. Various shots of the same afternoon as protest march called by the Issy-Les-Moulineaux civilian authorities takes place. Over ten thousand people march past the scene of the explosion in the Issy-Les-Moulineaux, towards the town hall carrying banners saying ’As Assassins’ etc. (F.G.) Date found in the old record - 12/03/1962. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH P
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