Tragedy at a school in Slovakia: Knife attack kills teacher, injures another teacher and a student

A knife attack at a school in Staškov, northwestern Slovakia, has resulted in the death of a 61-year-old female teacher and injuries to a 44-year-old male teacher and a child.

According to emergency services, cited by AFP, the teacher died from her injuries. The child is in critical condition, while the 44-year-old teacher was stabbed in the chest. Both injured individuals were taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Slovak police said the situation had been brought under control. Local media reported that the suspect in the attack is believed to be around 14 years old.

Slovakia’s president, Peter Pellegrini, also reacted to the incident, expressing his shock and sorrow over the tragic event.

“I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred at the Staškov school,” Pellegrini said. He added that he was shocked because this was another case in which a student had attacked teachers and a classmate.

Prime Minister Robert Fico offered his condolences to the victim’s family and said he was following the situation after the tragic incident. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the circumstances and motives behind the attack.