A SEVEN-year-old girl has died and seven more injured after a teen went on a bloody knife rampage at an elementary school in Croatia.
The horror attack took place shortly before 10am on Friday in the Precko neighborhood of capital Zagreb.
A teen has gone on a bloody knife rampage at a primary school in Croatia[/caption]
Police and emergency services were pictured at the scene on Friday morning[/caption]
Crowds were pictured outside the elementary school in capital Zagreb[/caption]
Video footage published by Croatian media showed children, aged between five and 11, running away from the school building.
Meanwhile, frantic parents were waiting anxiously at the school gates to see if their children were safe.
Police described the attacker as a 19-year-old “young male” and said he had been detained.
Health Minister Irena Hrstić confirmed that one child has died, Dnevnik.hr reports.
Students and teachers who were injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals.
One injured teacher is currently fighting for their life after being rushed to hospital in critical condition.
At least six ambulances were spotted at the site and a helicopter was also seen landing on the school playground to help emergency services.
It is the first school murder in Croatia in 52 years.
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