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Axe-wielding man attacks German railway passengers – reports Axe-wielding man attacks German railway passengers – reports
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Over 20 people have reportedly been injured after an axe-wielding man attacked passengers on the railway line between Wurzburg-Heidingsfeld and Ochsenfurt, central Germany, local media reported. Over a dozen people have been injured after an axe-wielding man attacked people on board a train traveling between Wurzburg-Heidingsfeld and Ochsenfurt, in central Germany.
At least 21 people have reportedly been injured, according to Wurzburg-based newspaper Main Post. The perpetrator was allegedly shot by police, according to German radio station Gong. German police confirmed that between 10 and 15 people were injured in the attack. Meanwhile local media reports suggested that up to 21 people could have been hurt.
At least three of the victims suffered “serious” injuries, police spokesman told local news outlet Blaulicht Würzburg.
A police helicopter was reportedly circling the area and a large number of officers were deployed to the scene. Over a dozen paramedics also arrived on site, according to photos shared on Twitter.
Witnesses said that the attacker fled the scene after the initial onslaught. The perpetrator was later shot by police, reported Gong.
Authorities have organized an alternative bus route for passengers as the train line between Wurzburg-Heidingsfeld and Ochsenfurt has temporarily been shut down.
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