Manhunt after alleged axe attack in Victoria leaves three people with serious injuries

Three people have been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an alleged axe attack in Victoria. The incident occurred in the Gippsland town of Tyers at about 12:30pm on Saturday.

The alleged attacker, a man in his 50s, is known to the victims and came to an address in Tyers. Police are still searching for the suspect.

The Guardian Australia and The Guardian report the same details, with no additional information provided.

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