Multiple injuries have been reported on a train near Würzburg after a man went on a stabbing rampage. According to Bavaria’s Interior Ministry, the suspect has been shot by police.

A police operation is underway in the German town of Heidingsfeld, part of the southern city of Würzburg, after a man launched an attack on a passenger train late at around 9.15pm local time (1915 UTC) on Monday. It was not immediately clear exactly how many were injured.

According to local police spokesman, the suspect attacked passengers using an axe and knife.

Bavaria’s Interior Ministry confirmed shortly after that the suspect was shot by police.

The train route between Ochsenfurt and Würzburg has been closed.