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Two teenagers seriously injured after sword attack at Swedish school

Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools were locked down.

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Two teenagers have been taken to hospital with severe injuries after an attacker wielding a sword wounded several people at a Sweden school.

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Fagersta school sword attack

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An 18-year-old suspect is detained after a sword attack at a school in Fagersta, Sweden, killed a 17-year-old girl and left two boys aged 12 and 17 with minor injuries.

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In this event Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say Earlier coverage
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Sword attack at Swedish school leaves two teenagers with severe injuriesSky News – World
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Sword attack at Swedish school leaves two teenagers with severe injuries

Two teenagers have been taken to hospital with severe injuries after an attacker wielding a sword wounded several people at a Sweden school.

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