Mayor of Torhout Defends Cancellation of Nacht Van Vlaanderen, Organizers Look Into What Is Still Possible

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The decision to cancel the Night of Flanders in Torhout was the only right one, according to Mayor Kristof Audenaert (CD&V). He received a lot of criticism on social media last weekend after the nighttime running and walking event was cancelled due to the predicted thunderstorms. The thunderstorm over Torhout on Friday evening turned out to be less severe than expected, but it caused significant damage in other areas. The organizers are now look…