On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, an unprecedented scene of violence unfolded in the emergency department of Montpellier University Hospital (CHU), specifically at Lapeyronie Hospital. Four individuals attempted to force their way in, searching for a patient, causing widespread panic. During this chaotic intrusion, a 53-year-old nurse was injured, while the assailants are currently at large. The investigation is ongoing to shed light on this dramatic event. Violent Intrusion at Lapeyronie Hospital At dawn on Wednesday morning, the emergency department of Montpellier University Hospital was the scene of a horrific incident. Four individuals burst in around 7:30 a.m., sowing panic in the crowded waiting room. They were apparently searching for an injured patient involved in an altercation in the parking lot of a casino on the Hérault coast earlier that night. The initial incident involved two rival groups and resulted in injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
A nurse injured during the attack
During the assault, a 53-year-old nurse was violently shoved while trying to prevent the assailants from entering the premises. She tragically fell on her right arm, resulting in a significant injury and emotional trauma. Her colleagues quickly attended to her, and she now intends to file a complaint. A healthcare manager at the university hospital also plans to join this legal action. An overwhelmed security system Despite the presence of security guards and healthcare staff already heavily engaged in dealing with other emergencies, the threat posed by these four individuals put the entire department on edge. After causing property damage, the intruders were forced to leave the premises by the swift intervention of security guards and patrols.
National Police
An ongoing investigation The police officers of the Montpellier Local Judicial Police Service (SLPJ) have launched a thorough investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of the disturbances. Footage from the CV cameras
at the University Hospital (CHU) as well as urban video surveillance footage is being reviewed to obtain more information to locate the attackers, who are still at large.
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