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French bus driver brain dead after being attacked by passengers who refused to wear face mask

A bus driver in the south-west of France has been left brain dead after reportedly being attacked by passengers who refused to wear face masks.
 
The driver in Bayonne had refused to allow several people - who had no tickets and were not wearing masks - to board the bus Sunday night.
 
The man, who is in his 50s, sustained serious head injuries after being punched.
 
He was declared brain dead on Monday.
 
A number of people have been arrested. 
 
Regional bus services have been disrupted as drivers refuse to work following the incident.
 
Face masks are mandatory on public transport in France.
 


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