Stones stop traffic in Belgium

The Rolling Stones' European tour opened in Belgium to rave reviews, a big crowd - and a massive traffic jam.

Stones stop traffic in Belgium

The Rolling Stones' European tour opened in Belgium to rave reviews, a big crowd - and a massive traffic jam.

Some 33,000 fans showed up for the show in the town of Werchter, but when Mick Jagger started off with 'Start Me Up', some fans were still shuffling for position on the grounds after being stuck for hours in a 30-mile traffic jam caused by the concert and made worse by a nearby accident.

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