December 20th 2024.
As the school bell rang for the last time before the Christmas holidays, chaos erupted at Prečko Elementary School in Zagreb, Croatia. A knife-wielding attacker had infiltrated the school, leaving behind a trail of injuries and devastation. The news of this tragedy has left the community in shock and disbelief.
According to reports, one teacher and six children were wounded in the attack, some of them in critical condition. The school was immediately placed on lockdown as authorities rushed to the scene. Students, aged between five and 11, were seen fleeing in terror, their innocent faces painted with fear.
The gravity of the situation was evident as a helicopter landed on the school playground to airlift the injured to the hospital. Meanwhile, multiple police teams were deployed to the school, responding swiftly to the distress call that came during the first class of the day.
The attacker, described as a young male, has been detained by authorities. Though not confirmed, Croatian media has identified him as a 19-year-old, possibly a former student at the school. This senseless act of violence has left the country reeling, and the prime minister expressed his horror and condolences to the victims and their families.
Sadly, there has been confirmation that one child has succumbed to their injuries, but no official statement has been made by the authorities. Outside the school gates, parents anxiously awaited any news about their beloved children. The scene was one of chaos and heartbreak as families were torn apart by this senseless act of violence.
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