An attacker stabbed people at the central railway station in the German city of Hamburg on Friday, injuring 12 people – six of them critically, authorities said.
A suspect was arrested, police said in a post on the social network X this evening.
Hamburg’s fire service said that six people sustained life-threatening injuries, while another three were seriously injured and three had slight injuries, German news agency dpa reported.
According to German outlet Bild, a woman was arrested at the scene.
Authorities didn’t give any information on the suspect or details of the attack.
The station in downtown Hamburg, Germany‘s second-biggest city, is a major hub for local, regional and long-distance trains.
The Hamburg police reported a ‘major police operation’ on X.
‘There is currently a major police operation in #Hamburg on #Hauptbahnhof!
‘We are investigating the background and will provide further information here shortly,’ the force added.
A woman has been arrested in Germany after twelve people were left injured following a knife attack. Pictured: Members of the emergency services work at the scene at Hamburg’s main train station
The incident occurred at Hamburg Central Station on Friday evening. The Hamburg police reported a ‘major police operation’ on X
Local police have confirmed three victims are in critical condition, three others are seriously injured, and six people are slightly injured
Train service around the main station is currently suspended, as per local reports
According to German newspaper Bild, some of the injured are being treated on trains.
According to the Federal Police, the incident occurred during rush hour around 6pm (5pm GMT) on tracks 13 and 14, where local and long-distance trains depart.
Pictures on social media show crowds gathered outside the transport hub, as emergency service vehicles swarmed the scene.
Train service around the main station is currently suspended, as per local reports.
Travelers were directed through the station concourse, and access to most of the platforms was reportedly clear.
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