Heartbreaking News: School Tragedy in Graz, Austria 😢

Hello friends, we have some very sad news to share with you. In the city of Graz, Austria, a terrible incident happened at a secondary school.

On Tuesday morning, a gunman entered the school and tragically caused the deaths of at least nine people. Many others were injured. Most of the victims were students, just like you.

The police believe the attacker acted alone. Sadly, the attacker also died during the incident. They are still investigating to find out more about what happened and why.

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker shared his deep sorrow, saying, “There are no words for the pain and grief that we all, all of Austria, are feeling right now.”

The police quickly arrived at the scene, secured the area, and evacuated the school to make sure everyone else was safe. Families of the victims and students are being cared for during this difficult time.

This is one of the worst school tragedies in Austria’s recent history. Events like this are very rare, which makes it even more shocking and sad for everyone.

Kaja Kallas, a European Union leader, shared her thoughts, saying, “Every child should feel safe at school and be able to learn free from fear and violence.”

It’s normal to feel upset or scared when hearing about something like this. If you’re feeling that way, please talk to a trusted adult, like a parent, teacher, or counselor.

Let’s keep the people of Graz in our hearts and hope for healing and peace.

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Gunman kills at least nine in attack on Austria's secondary school

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