An accident took place on rue du Luxembourg in Besançon, France, involving a driver who was experiencing a medical emergency. According to the mayor of Besançon, Ludovic Fagaut, who shared updates on social media, the initial incident triggered a chain collision that involved four people. Among those affected was an employee of the City of Besançon's Road Services, who was operating a municipal vehicle at the time. Firefighters and other emergency personnel arrived at the scene to assist the injured and secure the area. During the emergency response, two mortar shots were fired toward the rescue teams. A firefighter vehicle was struck by one of the projectiles, but no injuries were reported in connection with the shots. The situation escalated quickly, prompting the intervention of the motorized unit of the municipal police and the anti-crime unit of the national police. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made at this stage, according to the mayor's statement. Mayor Ludovic Fagaut expressed his condemnation of the shots in a public message on social media. He emphasized that "public service agents and firefighters should be able to carry out their rescue and protection missions under safe conditions." His comments highlight the importance of ensuring the safety of those who work in emergency services, especially in situations where they are responding to critical incidents. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of first responders and the potential for violence against those providing essential services. While the focus remains on the initial accident and the medical emergency that caused it, the shooting of the rescue teams has added a layer of complexity to the situation. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.