Three individuals have been injured in a knife rampage at a train station in Switzerland, authorities confirmed. The early morning attack occurred in Winterthur, near Zurich, prompting a swift emergency response.
Victims Hospitalized
The victims were rushed to hospital, with one suffering serious injuries, according to police. A 31-year-old Swiss national was arrested after attempting to flee the scene, local media reported. Police stated they are still working to identify a motive for the assault.
Eyewitness Accounts
Swiss newspaper Blick reported obtaining a video showing a man running out of the station concourse shouting "Allahu Akbar," an Arabic phrase meaning God is great. The paper cited an eyewitness who said the man brandished a knife while people around him screamed and fled. The incident triggered a major police operation, Blick added.
Video shared by the newspaper depicted a group of children being guided away from a man running along the street beside the station, while others streamed across the road to escape.
Police Response
The attack occurred shortly after 6:30 GMT, police said in a statement. Authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect or the condition of the victims. This is a breaking news story and more information is expected to follow.
