India, Oct. 1 -- France's nationwide high-school protests escalated sharply on Thursday after a headteacher in Marseille was doused with petrol during a confrontation at a school, as violence and blockades spread across the country.

The incident, reported by Reuters and The Jerusalem Post, came amid growing unrest over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, poor infrastructure and wider concerns about education funding.

Authorities did not immediately provide further details about the nature or severity of the injuries. The incident was among several serious episodes reported across France on Thursday.

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