Driver injures French firefighter; PM condemns "urban rodeos."

A French firefighter is critically injured after being intentionally struck by a driver during an "urban rodeo," prompting condemnation from the Prime Minister. The incident occurred Saturday morning when a 19-year-old motorist hit the firefighter while he was trying to stop the illegal street racing. The driver, who had alcohol and laughing gas in his car, is in custody. Prime Minister Bayrou has denounced the "urban rodeo" phenomenon as a "curse," and the government is vowing to crack down on the dangerous street stunts.