Stories from Mons · Belgium

The trial for the Strippy-Brachny accident began today in Mons. The case concerns a March 20, 2022, incident where a vehicle struck a group of Gilles, resulting in 7 deaths and approximately 40 injuries. Two individuals, driver Paolo Falzone and passenger Antonino Falzone, are in the dock for the proceedings. The Mons assize court moved to the local courthouse for the trial. The trial of Paolo Falzone opened in Mons on Monday morning. Falzone faces charges related to seven murders and 81 attempted murders, according to a lawyer for the civil parties. The proceedings mark a moment for the victims' families.

A large exhibition hall in Mons is being prepared to host an upcoming trial starting Monday. The venue will include several hundred seats for the public and screens for viewing debates.