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French Teen Dies of Heart Failure During School Lockdown Prompted by Knife Attack

The incident occurred in Souffelweyersheim, France, where a 14-year-old girl suffered a fatal heart attack following a knifeman's assault on nearby students.

  • A 14-year-old girl died of a heart attack after her school initiated a lockdown due to a knife attack outside a nearby primary school.
  • The attacker, a 30-year-old man with reported psychiatric issues, lightly wounded two other girls before being apprehended by police.
  • French officials have opened an investigation into the incident, classifying it as 'attempted murder of minors'.
  • The tragedy has sparked discussions on school security, with the French Prime Minister announcing measures to combat youth violence.
  • Local and national education officials expressed devastation and committed to reviewing safety protocols in schools.
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