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Bay Bridge Traffic Stalled By Car Caravan Protest

A protest in support of Indian farmers clogged traffic at the Bay Bridge toll plaza on Saturday afternoon.

OAKLAND, CA — A protest in support of Indian farmers clogged traffic at the Bay Bridge toll plaza on Saturday afternoon.

Posts on social media show the protesters, traveling in a car caravan from around the region, are demanding support for Indian farmers who are on strike.

The California Kisaan Solidarity Car & Truck Rally #FarmerProtest is headed to the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, according to social media posts.

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As of 2 p.m., motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes if possible, authorities said.

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