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Multiple Fatalities Reported in Knife Attack at Solingen Festival Germany
Several people have been killed in a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen, according to local media reports. The incident occurred on Friday evening during a festival in the city center, which was celebrating Solingen’s 650th anniversary.
The attacker reportedly began randomly stabbing passers-by, leading to several injuries in addition to the fatalities. The assailant is believed to have fled the scene, prompting a large-scale manhunt by local police. Helicopters have been spotted hovering over the city as part of the search efforts.
City authorities have urged residents and festival-goers to leave the area immediately, and police have established security cordons around the site of the attack. Emergency crews are currently on the scene providing medical assistance to the injured.