SEVERAL people are reportedly dead and others left seriously injured after a stabbing rampage at a festival in Germany this evening.
A man is said to have begun attacking passersby at random from around 9.45pm in the Solingen – a city 25km from Dusseldorf.
APPolice and ambulances near the scene in Solingen, western Germany[/caption]
APSeveral people are reported to have been killed and injured[/caption]
APPolice with guns patrol the area[/caption]
Dozens of emergency workers are at the scene and the police have declared a major incident.
The attack took place at celebrations for the city’s 650th anniversary at the Fronhof as part of the Festival of Diversity.
An area near the church square remains cordoned off and a situation centre has been set off at the Café Kersting, according to the Solinger Togeblatt.
The suspect fled the scene, witnesses told the outlet.
Videos posted on X show flashing blue lights and emergency vehicles.
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Emergency crews are at the scene in Solingen, western Germany@ErenDem83442620