Tragedy in Mellrichstadt: Knife Attack Shockwaves

A knife-wielding assailant attacked colleagues at a company in southern Germany on Tuesday, resulting in one fatality and two serious injuries, authorities reported. The incident occurred in Mellrichstadt, a small Bavarian town.

Police detained a 21-year-old German suspect after being alerted to the scene at a local electricity supplier around 7:30 am. A 59-year-old woman was killed, while two men, aged 55 and 62, sustained serious injuries.

Investigations into the motive behind the attack are ongoing, as officials seek to uncover details surrounding the violent confrontation.

(With inputs from agencies.)