High-Speed Train Attack: Chaos on the Tracks
A man was arrested after attacking and injuring four people on a high-speed train traveling from Hamburg to Vienna. The incident occurred near Strasskirchen in southern Germany. Police promptly detained the attacker, who was also injured. Train service was temporarily halted for investigation.
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On Thursday, a high-speed train journey turned into a scene of chaos when a man attacked and injured four passengers. The ICE 91 train, with approximately 500 passengers on board, was en route from Hamburg, Germany, to Vienna, Austria, when the attack took place near the southern German town of Strasskirchen.
According to Bavarian police, the incident unfolded at around 1:55 p.m. local time (1155 GMT). The suspect, armed with dangerous objects, caused multiple injuries before being subdued and arrested by authorities. He was reportedly injured during the incident.
Following the attack, the rail line was shut down to conduct a thorough investigation, causing disruptions in train services. Passengers and officials are grappling with the aftermath as authorities continue to probe the incident and ascertain the motive behind the attack.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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