Vietnamese Teenager Attacks Classmates with Weapon; Discrepancies Emerge with Social Media Reports
A 15-year-old boy attacked five classmates with a weapon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, causing injuries. Initial social media reports of multiple fatalities were denied by authorities. The investigation is focusing on the boy's mental state and the influence of social media.
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