China June12,(V7N)- In a shocking incident, four professors from Cornell University were injured in a stabbing attack in a public park in northern China's Jilin province. The attack occurred on Monday, local time, in a government park. The injured professors, who were visiting from the state of Iowa, USA, have been hospitalized. This information was reported by the BBC on Tuesday, June 11.

The incident has drawn significant attention, especially as one of the victims, David Zabner, is the brother of Adam Zabner, a member of the US House of Representatives from Iowa. Representative Zabner confirmed his brother's involvement in the attack.

Cornell University issued a statement condemning the incident and providing details about the attack. The statement noted that the professors were visiting the park during the day when an assailant approached and stabbed them. Cornell described the event as a "serious incident."

The university assured that it is closely monitoring the situation and is in contact with the families of the injured professors to provide support and assistance. The identities of the other injured professors have not been disclosed.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and local authorities are investigating the incident. The US Embassy in Beijing has also been notified and is likely to provide assistance to the victims and their families.

This incident highlights the potential dangers faced by international travelers and the importance of vigilance and safety measures when abroad. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses and more details become available.

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