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Woman Critically Injured After Being Set on Fire on German Tram

The attacker, believed to be the woman's husband, fled the scene in Gera as police launch a manhunt.

  • A 46-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being doused in liquid and set alight on a tram in Gera, Germany, on Sunday morning.
  • The suspected attacker, who fled the scene, is believed to be the woman's husband, also aged 46, though this has not been confirmed by police.
  • Passengers triggered the tram's emergency stop, which the assailant used to escape, while the driver extinguished the flames with a fire extinguisher.
  • The woman was airlifted to a hospital for treatment, and psychological support was offered to passengers and the tram driver.
  • Authorities have not yet determined the motive for the attack or identified the exact liquid used, and the suspect is considered potentially dangerous to the public.
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