Two dead, 21 injured in hospital knife attack in China

At least two people were killed and another 21 injured in a knife attack in a hospital in China’s southwestern province of Yunnan on Tuesday, state media said, citing official sources, Report informs via CNN.

The attack, described by state media Xinhua as a “violent incident”, took place at a local hospital in Zhenxiong county, the news agency reported, adding that authorities were gathering more information.

“Multiple videos from the scene also show a suspect being apprehended by police in a [nearby] wellness center,” Guizhou Television reported.

Officials have not yet confirmed whether the suspect arrested is the attacker.

An eye-witness interviewed by Chinese state media outlet, The Paper, said the situation remained chaotic as authorities worked to assess the situation.