January 02, 2026 10:05 am (IST)
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Switzerland: Man with knife sets train on fire, injures 6
Zurich, Aug 13 (IBNS): A man set a train in north-eastern Switzerland on fire and then attacked passengers with knife on Sunday to leave at least six people injured, media reports said.
"The suspect, described as a Swiss man aged 27, was also taken to hospital after the incident near Salez in St Gallen Canton, close to Liechtenstein," BBC reported.
The motive behind the attack is not known.
Police operation is currently underway.
The attack reportedly occurred close to the Salez station.
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