Knife attack reported at Winterthur railway station in Switzerland

On the morning of Thursday, May 28, 2026, a knife attack occurred at the railway station in Winterthur, Switzerland. According to local media, four individuals sustained injuries during the incident which began shortly before 08:30. Witnesses reported hearing the assailant shouting "Allahu Akbar" multiple times while fleeing the scene. Reports indicate that a group of students was passing through the station at the time of the attack, and their teacher intervened to protect them. Large police and emergency medical teams arrived at the site, leading to the cordoning off of the surrounding area. The motive for the attack remains officially under investigation by authorities. No further details have been disclosed regarding the identities of the perpetrator or the current medical condition of the victims.