Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - A knife attack at an elementary school in northwestern Slovakia on Tuesday left one teacher dead and two people injured, authorities said.
The incident occurred in Staškov, where an eighth-grade pupil reportedly attacked teachers and a fellow student. A 61-year-old female teacher died from her injuries, while another teacher and a pupil were taken to hospital. The pupil was reported to be in critical condition.
Emergency crews responded with ambulances and rescue helicopters as police secured the school. Authorities said the situation was under control and there was no continuing threat to the public.
The circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation, and authorities have not established a motive.
The incident has renewed concern over safety in Slovak schools, with the country’s political leaders expressing condolences to the victim’s family and those affected.
Officials have called for calm while investigators work to establish exactly what happened. The injured remain under medical care as authorities continue their response to the attack.
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