Report: Germany axe attack on train injures at least 20

At least 20 people in southern Germany have been injured after a man with an axe reportedly attacked train passengers, according to media reports.

The attacker has reportedly been shot and killed by police, according to the Associated Press.

The man reportedly attacked passengers on a regional train in Bavaria with “blunt and slashing” weapons and several people possibly had life-threatening injuries, reports the AP.

The Bavarian Interior Ministry confirmed media reports that police had shot and killed the attacker.

We are monitoring this situation and will update this report.

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