A stabbing attack at Hamburg’s central train station injured 17 people, including four critically. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on a platform between tracks 13 and 14. A 39-year-old German woman was arrested at the scene; police believe she acted alone, with no immediate political motive detected. Investigations are underway regarding the suspect’s mental health. A knife was secured by authorities, and while a high-speed ICE train remained on the platform hours later, it wasn’t classified as a crime scene.
The attack left six individuals with serious injuries and seven with minor injuries. Hamburg’s fire service confirmed the total number of injured. Deutsche Bahn, the railway operator, expressed its shock at the event, resulting in the closure of four tracks and delays or diversions of some long-distance trains. Weapons, including knives, are prohibited at the station.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz conveyed his dismay over the attack, communicating his sympathies to Hamburg Mayor Peter Tschentscher for the victims and their families. Emergency services responded promptly, and police are continuing their investigations into the incident, trying to ascertain more details about the circumstances surrounding the attack. The situation underscores ongoing concerns regarding public safety in crowded transit hubs.
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