In the city of Solingen, Germany, a knife attack during a festival has left three people dead and several others injured.
According to news agencies, the stabbing incident occurred in a market where a stage performance was taking place, and a large crowd had gathered.
Authorities have confirmed that three people have died in the attack, with nine of the injured in critical condition.
This festival was being held to celebrate the 650th anniversary of Solingen, a small city located near Cologne and Düsseldorf with a population of 150,000. The event was supposed to continue until Sunday, but the area was evacuated following the incident.
Local police reported that the attack took place at around 9:45 PM local time. The attacker fled the scene and has not yet been apprehended. Police are utilizing all available resources to search for the suspect.
German police have classified this stabbing incident as a terrorist attack.
