A 31-year-old Swiss man has been arrested after a stabbing at Winterthur train station that left three people injured, according to police, and the attack occurred at around 08:30 local time on Thursday and resulted in three Swiss nationals—aged 28, 43, and 52,being hospitalized. One of the victims was reported to be in serious condition.

Attack Details and Eyewitness Accounts

According to a local newspaper, an eyewitness near the station heard the suspect yell ‘Allahu Akbar,’ which translates to ‘God is greatest’ in Arabic, before attacking people with a knife. A school teacher was seen standing in front of a group of schoolchildren to protect them during the incident, and Another eyewitness, a taxi driver, told the Zurich-based daily Neue Zürcher Zeitung that the suspect had been walking around the station’s underpass attacking people.

A video published by Swiss media shows the suspect, described as a man with long brown hair, wearing a dark T-shirt and shorts, running near the train station while shouting ‘Allahu Akbar.’

Police Response and Ongoing Investigation

Swiss police have confirmed that the motive for the attack is under investigation. The police collaboration included the cantonal police of Zurich, the Winterthur municipal police, the SBB transport police, the Winterthur Cantonal Hospital emergency services, and the Zurich fire and rescue service. No further details have been released about the investigation or the suspect’s background.

Photos published by Swiss news outlets show several areas of the station cordoned off in the aftermath of the incident. Authorities have not yet provided an official statement on the nature of the attack or whether it is being treated as a potential act of terrorism.

Location and Context

Winterthur is the sixth-largest city in Switzerland and lies approximately 25 kilometers northeast of Zurich. The train station serves as a major transportation hub, and the attack occurred during the morning rush hour. The incident has sparked concern among local residents and raised questions about public safety in the region.