Hamburg Train Station Stabbing Incident: 17 Injured
Published atMay 24, 2025 10:24 am
A stabbing incident occurred at Hamburg Central Train Station in northern Germany on the 23rd, resulting in 17 people being injured, 4 of whom are in critical condition. A female suspect has been arrested by the police.
A spokesperson for the Hamburg Fire Department said that the stabbing incident happened at approximately 6:05 PM local time between platforms 13 and 14 at Hamburg Central Train Station, where a train was parked alongside. Among the 17 injured, 4 are critically injured, 6 are seriously injured, and 7 have minor injuries. Forensic personnel collect evidence at the scene.The police quickly arrived at the scene after the incident and subdued the 39-year-old female suspect of German nationality.
The police stated that when officers approached her, the woman did not resist and was arrested.
Preliminary police judgement indicates that this was a lone act.
The police stated that there is currently no evidence to suggest the woman had any political motives. Instead, the information currently held by the police may help investigate whether she might be experiencing a psychological crisis.
Hamburg Central Train Station is one of Germany's busiest transport hubs.
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