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Austria: Villach knife attacker identified as 23-year-old Syrian man
Villach, Austria – A 23-year-old man went on a stabbing spree in the southern Austrian city of Villach on Saturday afternoon, fatally wounding a 14-year-old boy and injuring four others before being detained by authorities, police confirmed.
According to Austrian police, the suspect—a Syrian national with legal residence in Austria—attacked five passersby in an unprovoked assault in the city’s downtown area.
The victims, all male and between the ages of 14 and 32, sustained varying degrees of injuries.
A 42-year-old man, who was driving past the scene, intervened by using his vehicle to block the suspect’s movement, helping to prevent further harm, police spokesperson Rainer Dionisio told Austria’s public broadcaster ORF.
Despite efforts by emergency responders, the 14-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries, while two others sustained serious wounds, and two suffered minor injuries.
Law enforcement has yet to establish a clear motive behind the attack and is actively investigating the suspect’s background and potential connections.
“We have to wait until we get secure information,” Dionisio stated.
Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional suspects and are continuing their search for any potential accomplices.
The stabbing spree has left the residents of Villach in shock, with local officials expressing deep concern over the incident.
Carinthia Governor Peter Kaiser extended his condolences to the family of the teenage victim, calling the attack “an outrageous atrocity that must be met with harsh consequences.”
He further emphasized that “those who live in Carinthia, in Austria, must respect the law and adhere to our rules and values.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to release further details as they become available.
Toronto, Canada – A newly surfaced video provides a clear and chilling view of the moment Delta Flight 4819 crash-landed and overturned at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17, 2025.
The footage, filmed from the flight deck of an aircraft awaiting takeoff, captures the terrifying incident in real time.
The video shows the Delta Airlines CRJ900 regional jet, operated by Endeavor Air, approaching the runway for landing after arriving from Minneapolis (MSP).
Initially, the aircraft appears to be executing a routine landing. However, upon touching down, it suddenly overturns, flipping onto its roof and coming to a rest inverted on the snow-covered tarmac.
Moments later, flight attendants and emergency crews swiftly initiated evacuation procedures, assisting the 80 passengers and crew members on board.
18 people sustained injuries, with three individuals— including a child— listed in critical condition.The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has launched an in-depth investigation into the crash, citing severe weather conditions at the time, which included strong winds and blowing snow, as a possible contributing factor.
Officials are analyzing the newly released video, which provides critical insights into the sequence of events, helping investigators determine the exact cause of the accident.
Following the incident, Toronto Pearson International Airport temporarily suspended all arrivals and departures as emergency crews responded.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed a ground stop was issued in the immediate aftermath of the crash.
Authorities continue to assess the circumstances surrounding the accident, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.