A stabbing incident at Hamburg’s central train station injured multiple people, with several in life-threatening condition. The attack occurred around 6 p.m. on the platform between tracks 13 and 14. Authorities reported that a total of 17 individuals were hurt: four sustained life-threatening injuries, six had serious injuries, and the remaining seven suffered minor injuries.
The police apprehended a 39-year-old German woman at the scene, who reportedly acted alone and without resistance. Investigators, after reviewing video footage, secured the weapon used in the attack, while assessing the suspect’s mental health status. There was no immediate indication of a political motive behind the attack.
The incident prompted a response from Hamburg’s fire service and investigators began forensic examinations on the platform, where a high-speed ICE train remained with doors open hours later. However, the train was determined not to be a crime scene. As a precaution, four tracks at the station were closed, leading to delays and diversions for some long-distance trains.
Deutsche Bahn, the railway operator, expressed deep shock over the incident, and the German Chancellor’s office conveyed condolences, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressing his thoughts for the victims and their families in a call with Hamburg’s Mayor Peter Tschentscher. Carrying weapons, such as knives, is prohibited at the station and on public transport in Hamburg. The situation highlights growing concerns about safety in public spaces.
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