A woman has been arrested after a violent stabbing incident at Hamburg’s central train station in Germany left 17 people injured. The attack occurred around 6 PM local time on Friday, targeting individuals on the platform between tracks 13 and 14.
According to police, the suspect, a 39-year-old German woman, was taken into custody at the scene without resistance. Authorities believe she acted alone, and they are continuing their investigation into the motives behind the attack. A knife was recovered at the scene, but there are no immediate indications of a specific motive.
The fire service reported that four of the injured are in a life-threatening condition, while six others suffered serious injuries, and seven more sustained minor injuries. The incident has shocked the community, and railway operator Deutsche Bahn expressed its deep concern over the events.
As a precaution, four tracks at the station were closed, causing delays and diversions for some long-distance trains. Hamburg, being Germany’s second-largest city, relies heavily on this train station as a hub for local, regional, and long-distance travel.
Investigators are looking into whether the suspect may have been mentally ill, according to police spokesperson Florian Abbenseth. The authorities are working diligently to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
