A stabbing spree at a festival in Germany resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to others, according to a report.
As residents celebrated the 650th anniversary of the town of Solingen, a deadly incident occurred.
A stabbing spree at a festival in Germany resulted in the death of three people, causing the event to descend into chaos, according to local German news agency dpa.
Near Cologne and Duesseldorf, Germany, at approximately 9:35 p.m. local time, an incident occurred near the central square of Solingen.
The town's 650 year anniversary was being celebrated by its residents during a festival when the attack happened.
Witnesses said the perpetrator was at large, the outlet added.
The local agency reported that the weapon was believed to be a knife.
Near the town center, police were seen standing guard in photos from the incident, while ambulances were present at the scene.
This is a breaking news story.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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