Firefighters respond to chainsaw injury

Firefighters from the Doubs region arrived at 15:00 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to help a lumberjack who had suffered a serious injury from a chainsaw. The victim, a 42-year-old man, had a severe bleeding wound on his forearm and required immediate medical attention.

Injured man transported by helicopter

Emergency services treated the injured man on site before transporting him via helicopter by Dragon 25 to the CHU of Besançon, a major hospital in the region. The SMUR, a specialized mobile emergency care unit, provided initial treatment before the transfer.

Moment of silence proposed after attack

Ludovic Fagaut, a local official, organized a moment of silence on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 12:15 on the Esplanade des Droits de l'Homme in Besançon. This followed an attack in Trappes that left one person dead and five others injured.

Opposition unable to attend tribute

The opposition had planned to honor the mayor with a tribute at 18:00 on the same day but learned about the ceremony only in the morning. As a result, they were unable to attend the event.

Law enforcement reports arrests

On Monday, October 26, 2026, law enforcement officials announced that 11 people were arrested during or around a demonstration that took place on October 24. The arrests were made in connection with the events of that day.