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At least six injured in suspected knife attack at Paris station

A spokeswoman for Paris police said an individual began attacking people with a knife at 6:45 am at the Gare Du Nord central railway station. 

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At least six people were injured in a suspected knife attack at Paris’ Gare Du Nord central railway station early Wednesday, French authorities said, reports CNN

A spokeswoman for Paris police told CNN an individual began attacking people with a knife at 6:45 a.m. local time.

Several police officers opened fire, including a security agent working for rail operator SNCF, police said. Multiple shots were fired and the alleged attacker was injured.

A spokesman for the Paris Prosecutor’s Office said six people were injured and one of them is in critical condition. The suspect is also in a critical condition, the spokesman said.

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