# Several wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school

https://mins.news/en/item/28423

- DW, 2026-08-21 13:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/sweden-several-wounded-in-school-sword-attack/a-78460421?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Several people were wounded when an individual armed with a sword attacked a high school in Fagersta, central Sweden. Police said one person had been taken into custody and urged the public to follow instructions around the scene. Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said the government was in close contact with police.

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