Police confirmed that multiple victims suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident, which took place during the busy evening rush hour on a Friday.
Knife Attack Rocks Hamburg Central Station, Several Injured
Knife Attack Rocks Hamburg Central Station, Several Injured
A woman has been arrested following a knife attack at Hamburg's bustling railway station, leaving numerous individuals seriously wounded.
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In a shocking incident at Hamburg's Central Station, a knife attack has left several individuals with critical injuries. Hamburg's police reported that a 39-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the attack, which unfolded around 18:00 local time on Friday. While the city's fire department initially stated that 12 people were injured, police later cautioned that they could not provide an accurate count of victims.
According to initial reports, the assailant injured various individuals with a knife near platforms 13 and 14, possibly while a train was stationed there. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as emergency services responded rapidly to attend to the wounded, some of whom required immediate medical attention on site.
Videos circulating on social media capture the suspect being apprehended by police, her hands restrained as she is escorted from the scene. The aftermath of the attack resulted in the closure of four platforms at the major transit hub, managed by German rail operator Deutsche Bahn, which also announced that some services would be delayed or diverted.
As one of Germany's busiest transport stations, welcoming over 550,000 travelers daily, Hamburg Central Station is typically crowded during the Friday rush. This attack marks the latest in a concerning trend of violent incidents occurring across Germany in recent months, raising alarm among citizens and authorities alike.
In a shocking incident at Hamburg's Central Station, a knife attack has left several individuals with critical injuries. Hamburg's police reported that a 39-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the attack, which unfolded around 18:00 local time on Friday. While the city's fire department initially stated that 12 people were injured, police later cautioned that they could not provide an accurate count of victims.
According to initial reports, the assailant injured various individuals with a knife near platforms 13 and 14, possibly while a train was stationed there. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as emergency services responded rapidly to attend to the wounded, some of whom required immediate medical attention on site.
Videos circulating on social media capture the suspect being apprehended by police, her hands restrained as she is escorted from the scene. The aftermath of the attack resulted in the closure of four platforms at the major transit hub, managed by German rail operator Deutsche Bahn, which also announced that some services would be delayed or diverted.
As one of Germany's busiest transport stations, welcoming over 550,000 travelers daily, Hamburg Central Station is typically crowded during the Friday rush. This attack marks the latest in a concerning trend of violent incidents occurring across Germany in recent months, raising alarm among citizens and authorities alike.
