In a stabbing attack at Hamburg’s central train station, multiple people were injured, with four sustaining life-threatening injuries. The attack occurred around 6 p.m. on a busy platform, affecting travelers in Germany’s second-largest city. Authorities confirmed that 17 individuals were hurt, six of whom had serious injuries and seven with lighter injuries.
A 39-year-old German woman was arrested at the scene without resistance, and police indicated that she acted alone, based on video footage. They recovered the knife used in the attack, but there was no immediate evidence suggesting a political motive. Investigators were examining the possibility that the suspect may have been mentally disturbed.
The incident caused significant disruption, with railway operator Deutsche Bahn expressing deep shock. Four tracks were closed following the attack, leading to delays and diversions for some long-distance trains.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz conveyed his dismay over the incident in a conversation with Hamburg’s Mayor Peter Tschentscher, extending thoughts and condolences to the victims and their families. The train station, a major hub for local and long-distance travel, was still seeing operational issues hours after the attack, although a high-speed train remained on the platform, considered separate from the crime scene. Hamburg imposes strict regulations against carrying weapons, including knives, in the station and on local transport, raising further concerns about safety.
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