SEVERAL people are reportedly dead and others seriously injured after a stabbing rampage at a festival in Germany this evening.
A manhunt has been launched following the incident, which started around 9.45pm during the Festival of Diversity in Solingen.
APPolice and ambulances near the scene in Solingen, western Germany[/caption]
APSeveral people are reported to have been killed and injured[/caption]
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A man is said to begun attacking passersby at random before fleeing.
Reports claim at least three people are dead and nine are fighting for their lives, according to Solinger Togeblatt.
The festival is understood to have been halted around 10pm.
Dozens of emergency workers are at the scene, and the police have declared a major incident.
Photos show police with automatic guns.
The celebrations were marking the city’s 659th anniversary at the Fronhof, a busy shopping area where a stage was set up for live bands.
Philipp Müller, a festival organiser, reportedly said on a stage that nine people were fighting for their lives.
He also reportedly told local media: “People left the square in shock, but peacefully.”
An area near the church square remains cordoned off and a ‘situation centre’ has been set up at the Café Kersting.
Videos posted on X show flashing blue lights and emergency vehicles.
Approximately 80,000 people were expected to head to Solingen over the next three days.
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